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defection vs deviationism

deviationism vs defection

defection and deviationism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defection Yes No No No
deviationism Yes No No No
As nouns, deviationism is a hyponym of defection; that is, deviationism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than defection:
  • defection: withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
  • deviationism: ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
Other hyponyms of defection include abscondment, decampment, absence without leave, unauthorized absence.
defection (noun) deviationism (noun)
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
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 defection and deviationism

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