defections

noun

Definition of defectionsnext
plural of defection
1
as in apostasies

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2
as in desertions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defections
  1. infidelities
  2. misconceptions
  3. deviations
  4. errors
Noun
  • The show became a massive hit, but eventually, Ball couldn't abide Arnaz's infidelities.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Spanish-language adaptation will unfold at one of Spain’s biggest talent agencies and will chart the hectic lives of four agents, along with their assistants and the artists juggling conflicts, infidelities, impossible loves and crazy situations at work and at home.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of infidelities
Noun
  • Despite how much these factors can impact our daily lives, there are still many misconceptions about who is most vulnerable and what employers can or should do to help.
    Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the biggest misconceptions about constructive receipt involve conditions.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of misconceptions
Noun
  • One of the main deviations from Wright’s book came in the character of Bigger Thomas.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Those are the deviations around the trend line.
    Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of deviations
Noun
  • Most recently, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Safety Review Board cited a ‘cascade’ of errors by Microsoft, allowing Chinese hackers to breach federal email systems.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Macy’s did not identify the individual responsible for the errors.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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