defection
Pronunce (2)
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/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
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dɪˈfɛkʃən
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- GB
Sostantivo
An act or incidence of defecting.
Uso- numerabile
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- Esempi
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military defection
political defection
Altri esempi (3)
mass defection
The general’s sudden defection shocked the government.
The party suffered another defection to the opposition.
Sostantivo
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
- Sinonimi
- Termini più generali
- Esempi
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his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
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Forme della parola
defections