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defection

/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

Translations

defectionnoun

defections

/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

His defection from the army was unexpected.

Его дезертирство из армии было неожиданным.

The defection of a high-ranking official shocked the government.

Измена высокопоставленного чиновника шокировала правительство.

The defection of the scientist to another country caused a scandal.

Перебежка ученого в другую страну вызвала скандал.

Additional translations

Synonyms

defectionadjective

/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

Attributive use of the noun; used before another noun, e.g., 'defection rate'.

defectionnoun

The act or process of abandoning allegiance to a person, cause, organization, or country and often joining an opposing one.

His unexpected defection from the ruling party shifted the balance of power.

A specific instance of such desertion.

Several high-profile defections occurred during the campaign.

defectionadjective

Attributive. Relating to or associated with defection.

Customer defection rates remained high despite the new loyalty program.