defection

• Существительное, обозначающее акт оставления своей страны, политической партии, дела или верности для перехода на противоположную сторону.

A noun referring to the act of abandoning one's country, political party, cause, or allegiance to join an opposing side.

1. Abandonment of allegianceC1formal

   The act of leaving a country, political party, or group to join an opposing one.

   Переход на сторону противника

   • The spy's defection to the enemy nation was a major blow to intelligence.
   • Several high-ranking officials have been accused of defection.
   • His defection from the party shocked his colleagues.

   Synonymsapostasybetrayaldesertiondisloyaltyrebellionrenegadesecessiontreason

   Antonymsallegiancedevotionfidelityloyalty

2. Abandonment of a causeC1formal

   The act of abandoning a principle, duty, or cause.

   Отказ от дела

   • The defection of key supporters weakened the movement.
   • Her defection from the project was unexpected.
   • The defection of the team's star player led to their defeat.

   Synonymsabandonmentapostasybetrayaldesertionrenunciationrevolt

   Antonymsallegianceconstancydevotionfaithfulnessloyalty