Defector and Leaver

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

Leaver and defector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leaver" instead a noun "Defector".

Leaver

Leaver noun - Someone who leaves.
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Synonyms for Leaver

Defector and leaver are semantically related. You can use "Defector" instead a noun "Leaver".

Nearby Words: leave, leaving
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