Defection and Separation

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection

Separation and defection are semantically related. in abandonment topic. In some cases you can use "Separation" instead a noun "Defection".

Separation

Separation noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.

Defection and separation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Separation".

How words are described

brief brief defection brief separation
initial initial defection initial separation
temporary temporary defection temporary separation
forced forced defection forced separation
Other adjectives: eventual, recent.
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