defections in English

noun

1

the desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

his defection from the Republican Party

synonyms: desertion, absconding, decamping, flight, apostasy, secession, treason, betrayal, disloyalty, perfidy

noun

desertion, absconding, decamping, flight, apostasy, secession, treason, betrayal, disloyalty, perfidy
desertion, abandonment
renunciation, apostasy

Use "defections" in a sentence

1. That is because 10 defections would deprive Gingrich of a majority.

2. But in Johnson's inner circle of advisers, there were fewer defections.

3. The Soviets had several high-profile defections to the west, such as the Petrov Affair.

4. Nor did the Holy Year stem the tide of defections on the part of the laity.

5. Synonyms for Absenteeisms include nonappearances, nonattendances, skivings, absences, defections, desertions, truancies, skippings, defaults and leaves

6. 26 Especially on liberal initiatives, they face defections by moderates, as well as Republican delaying tactics.

7. Its arms were also acquired through battlefield capture, illicit trade and defections of fighters in Iraq and Syria.

8. Barring unexpected defections from the coalition, Mr Hashimoto should be confirmed in a special parliamentary session on Thursday.

9. A wave of military, government, and diplomatic defections, led by his long-time ally First Armored Brigade Commander General Ali Muhsin al-Ahmar, rocked his regime.

10. The Mission and its partners conducted aerial messaging and recorded video messages to encourage defections, while continuing to participate in exchange visits between actors in Lord’s Resistance Army-affected areas.

11. While UNMEE has no mandate to halt defections, it did facilitate the prompt repatriation of individuals who had accidentally crossed the border from either side and were detained by the respective authorities