defection
- noun (n)
Meaning: abandonment
Synonyms:
alienation
apostasy
backsliding
deficiency
dereliction
desertion
disaffection
disloyalty
disownment
divorce
estrangement
failing
failure
faithlessness
forsaking
lack
parting
rebellion
recreancy
rejection
repudiation
retreat
revolt
separation
severance
sundering
tergiversation
withdrawal
Antonyms:
joining
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