- Defection
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| General Meaning |
Desertion, Divorce, Rejection, Revolt |
| Usage |
The word “defection” is used as a noun. It describes the act of deserting or leaving someone or something. |
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| Antonym 1 |
Loyalty |
Meaning 1 |
Disloyalty |
| Sentence 1 |
The defection of the troops forced the army chief to surrender. |
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| Antonym 2 |
Joining |
| Meaning 2 |
Desertion |
| Sentence 2 |
The head of the political party is worried over the defection of senior politicians from the party. |
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| Antonym 3 |
Harmony |
Meaning 3 |
Withdrawal |
| Sentence 3 |
Over issues of service structure, many employees have defected from the organization. |
April 18, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 296 views
