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defection Synonyms

Another word for defection

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• noun (Context 1)

The conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty to a country, political party, cause, or organization, often in order to join an opposing group.

Usage Example

"The sudden desertion of several senior lawmakers to the rival party threatened the stability of the ruling coalition."

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desertion
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abandonment
apostasy
betrayal
secession
disloyalty

Opposites of defection

The opposite of defection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

loyalty
allegiance
fidelity
adherence
devotion
fealty
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• Nearby Words

defecate
defecation
defect
defection
defective
defectively
defectiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Defection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/defection
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