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defection

/dɪ'fɛkʃən/ · dɪfɛkʃən

Defection has 3 syllables: de · fec · tion.

de
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fec
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tion
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noun. Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.

noun. 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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