Defecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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defecting

[ dɪˈfɛktɪŋ ]

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politics

To abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one. Defecting often involves seeking asylum or refuge in another country.

Synonyms

betray, desert, turn traitor

Examples of usage

The politician was accused of defecting to a rival political party.
The soldier defected to the enemy's side during the war.

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general

To abandon a position or duty; to turn away from a previously held belief or allegiance.

Synonyms

abandon, forsake, renounce

Examples of usage

She was criticized for defecting from her responsibilities at work.
He was known for defecting from his original principles.

Translations

Translations of the word "defecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desertando

🇮🇳 दलबदल

🇩🇪 überlaufen

🇮🇩 membelot

🇺🇦 дезертирство

🇵🇱 dezerterować

🇯🇵 離反

🇫🇷 défection

🇪🇸 desertar

🇹🇷 firar

🇰🇷 탈북

🇸🇦 انشقاق

🇨🇿 dezertovat

🇸🇰 dezertovanie

🇨🇳 叛逃

🇸🇮 dezertirati

🇮🇸 yfirgefa

🇰🇿 дезертирство

🇬🇪 დეზერტირება

🇦🇿 dəzertirlik

🇲🇽 desertar

Word origin

The word 'defecting' is derived from the Latin word 'deficere', which means 'to desert or fail'. It first appeared in English around the 16th century. The concept of defecting has been prevalent throughout history, with individuals and groups choosing to defect for various reasons such as political, personal, or ideological motivations.

See also: defect, defection, defective, defector, defects.