Dissidence and Defection

Dissidence

Dissidence noun - Departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice.
Usage example: after abstract art became established, its proponents became just as intolerant of dissidence as earlier schools of art had been

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

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Dissidence and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissidence" instead a noun "Defection".

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