Defection
Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection
Subversion and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subversion" instead a noun "Defection".
Subversion
Subversion noun - The act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government.
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Synonyms for Subversion
Defection and subversion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Subversion".
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Related pairs
- revolution and defection
- revolution and subversion
- reversal and defection
- reversal and subversion
- failure and defection
- failure and subversion
- withdrawal and defection
- withdrawal and subversion
- mutiny and defection
- mutiny and subversion
- treason and defection
- treason and subversion
- insurrection and defection
- insurrection and subversion
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