🔄 Synonyms of "Defection"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| apostasynoun | Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith. |
| abandonmentnoun | The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. |
| renunciationnoun | The act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid. |
| desertionnoun | The act of deserting. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Defection"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| apostasynoun | Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith. |
| desertionnoun | The act of deserting. |
| renunciationnoun | The act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid. |
| abandonmentnoun | The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. |
| defectornoun | One who defects. |
| dropoutnoun | Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course |
| resignationnoun | The act of resigning. |
| surrendernoun | An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation. |
| escapingnoun | The act of one who escapes; an escape. |
| escapenoun | The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation. |
| jailbreaknoun | (computing) A modification to the firmware of an electronic device (typically a mobile phone or tablet) to allow the installation and use of software not officially supported by the device's manufacturer. |
| partynoun | (law) A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract. |
| drop-outnoun | Alternative spelling of dropout. [Someone who has left an educational institution without completing the course] |
| attritionnoun | A gradual reduction in number. |
| flightnoun | The act of flying. |
| resigningverb | (transitive or intransitive) To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status. |
| departurenoun | The act of departing or something that has departed. |
| secessionnoun | The act of seceding. |
| farewellnoun | A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure. |
| abdicationnoun | The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. |
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