Defection and Scruple

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Scruple and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruple" instead a noun "Defection".

Scruple

Scruple noun - A very small amount.

Defection and scruple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Scruple".

Nearby Words: scrupulous, scrupled, scrupling
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