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decampment vs defection

defection vs decampment

decampment and defection both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decampment Yes No No No
defection Yes No No No
As nouns, defection is a hypernym of decampment; that is, defection is a word with a broader meaning than decampment:
  • decampment: the act of running away secretly (as to avoid arrest)
  • defection: withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
Other hypernyms of decampment include abandonment, desertion.
decampment (noun) defection (noun)
breaking camp withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
the act of running away secretly (as to avoid arrest) the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Difference between decampment and defection

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