DEFECTION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word defection. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defection. (close relations)

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	abandonment				nounn
	noun • the act of giving something up • withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility • the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away
	apostasy				nounn
	noun • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) • the act of abandoning a party for cause
	desertion				nounn
	noun • withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility • the act of giving something up
	renunciation				nounn
	noun • rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) • an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned • the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)

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