defection

/dɪ'fɛkʃən/ noun
9 letters3 syllables15 points in Scrabble®17 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.

2

The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).

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Syllablesde · fec · tion
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