defection

Letters that make defection

o, d, e, f, n, c, t, i are letters that make 'defection'

Words within defection

defect, ti, EC, on, ECT, CT, DE, Io, ion, Fe, Ti are words within 'defection'


2 possible definitions for 'defection'

Defection as "the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)"

Under this definition, defection is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

apostasy, renunciation have the same meaning as 'defection'

defection as a type

'defection' can be a type of rejection.

Derivatives of defection

desert, defect are derivatives of 'defection'.


Defection as "withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility"

Under this definition, defection is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

desertion, abandonment have the same meaning as 'defection'

defection as a type

'defection' can be a type of withdrawal.

Types of defection

unauthorized absence, decampment, abscondment, absence without leave, deviationism are types of 'defection'.

Derivatives of defection

abandon, forsake, desert, desolate, defect are derivatives of 'defection'.



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