Denial and Defection

Denial

Denial noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.

Defection and denial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Denial".

Nearby Words: deny, denied, deniable, denier

Defection

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

Denial and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Denial" instead a noun "Defection".

How words are described

initial initial denial initial defection
genuine genuine denial genuine defection
massive massive denial massive defection
official official denial official defection
Other adjectives: attempted.
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