defection, n.
(defections)
freq. cnt. 1
(defections)
freq. cnt. 1
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
abandonment defection desertion
sample sentences
"his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
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the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
<noun.state>
apostasy defection renunciation