Defection

Word Type

Noun

The word "defection" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

defectionism defectionist nondefection postdefection predefection redefection

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

rejection withdrawal

Related Terms

defect defective defector deficiency deficient deficit

Related Terms

defect defective defector deficiency deficient deficit

Synonym Network

apostasy desertion

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