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defection

noun

/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

desertion, betrayal, abandonment, treachery

loyalty, allegiance, devotion

political defection, mass defection, defection from party

Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodi...