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defection in German

defection in German is Abtrünnigkeit, Treuebruch, Überlaufen — defection means the act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

defection in German

Abtrünnigkeit
noun
An act or incidence of defecting.
Treuebruch
noun
An act or incidence of defecting.
Überlaufen
noun
An act or incidence of defecting.

What does "defection" mean?

  1. noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.
    "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues."
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defection in a sentence

  • His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues.

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What is "defection" in German?

"defection" in German is Abtrünnigkeit, Treuebruch, Überlaufen. defection means: The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.

How do you use "defection" in a sentence?

Example: "His defection to the rival party shocked his colleagues." In German, "defection" is Abtrünnigkeit, Treuebruch, Überlaufen.

Are there other ways to say "defection" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "defection": Abtrünnigkeit, Treuebruch, Überlaufen.

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