変節 — meaning in English

English meaning

• defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
• defection noun The act of abandoning one's country, party, or cause for an opposing one.
• desert noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.

Senses

変節 is used for these senses in English:

• defect (intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
• defection An act or incidence of defecting.
• desert To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

defect — full definition

1. noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
2. verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.

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