defection
15 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #41,180
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪfˈɛkʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural defections
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (of
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
connectiondirectionprotectionsectioncollectionelectionobjectioninfectionaffectioninspectionreflectionselectioninjectionperfectionresurrectionrejection
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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