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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Synonyms for Defection
Dissidence and defection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissidence" instead a noun "Defection".
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Related pairs
- divergence and dissidence
- divergence and defection
- alienation and dissidence
- alienation and defection
- split and dissidence
- split and defection
- sedition and dissidence
- sedition and defection
- rebellion and dissidence
- rebellion and defection
- dissent and dissidence
- dissent and defection
- nonconformity and dissidence
- nonconformity and defection
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