defection
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
noun
- The act of leaving a country, political party, or group to join an opposing one.
- The general's defection weakened the rebel army significantly.
- The spy's defection to the enemy nation shocked the intelligence community.
- Several members of the party considered defection after the controversial vote.
- The act of abandoning a person, cause, or duty.
- The defection of key supporters caused the campaign to fail.
- She felt hurt by her friend's defection during a difficult time.
- His defection from the project left the team without a leader.
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