Defector
Defector noun - A person who abandons a cause or organization usually without right.
Usage example: the defector demanded political asylum in exchange for information about his nation's spying operations
Discontent and defector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discontent" instead a noun "Defector".
Discontent
Discontent noun - The condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation.
Defector and discontent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defector" instead a noun "Discontent".
How words are described
| societal | societal defector | societal discontent |
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