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defecting
verb
(de-fect)
to forsake one cause, party, or nation for another often because of a change in ideology
defecting
verb
(de-fect)
to leave one situation (such as a job) often to go over to a rival
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deserting
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quitting
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joining
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axing
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arming
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wresting
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deporting
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demoralized
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evicting
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outflank
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defecting
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