defection

• Nom désignant l'acte d'abandonner son pays, son parti politique, sa cause ou sa loyauté pour passer dans le camp adverse.

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.

   défection

   • 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.

   Synonymesapostasybetrayaldesertiondisloyaltyrebellionrenegadesecessiontreason

   Antonymesallegiancedevotionfidelityloyalty

2. Abandonment of a causeC1formal

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

   Abandon d'une cause

   • 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.

   Synonymesabandonmentapostasybetrayaldesertionrenunciationrevolt

   Antonymesallegianceconstancydevotionfaithfulnessloyalty