defection

dɪˈfɛkʃən
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Translation of defection into German

Noun

1.

loyalty

abandonment of duty or allegiance
Desertion fÜberlaufen nFahnenflucht fAbfall m
  • The soldier's defection was seen as a betrayal.Die Desertion des Soldaten wurde als Verrat angesehen.
2.

group change

act of leaving a group for another
Überlaufen nAbtrünnigkeit fAbfall m
  • Her defection to the rival team surprised everyone.Ihr Überlaufen zum gegnerischen Team überraschte alle.
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Synonyms and analogies of defection in English

n.abandonmentdesertionMore synonyms

Examples of defection in a sentence

  • Political defection can alter the balance of power.
  • The politician's defection shocked his supporters.
  • His defection from the party caused a stir.

Translations of "defection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derAbfallnm.

My opponent's aim is defection from me is and a walk of life without love.

Meines Gegners Ziel ist Abfall von Mir und ein Lebenswandel ohne Liebe.

dasÜberlaufennn.

Her defection was seen as an act of betrayal by many loyal followers.

Ihr Überlaufen wurde von vielen treuen Anhängern als Verrat angesehen.

dieAbtrünnigkeitnf.

And since that time it has continued its defection in every generation.

Und seit dieser Zeit hat sich ihre Abtrünnigkeit in jeder Generation fortgesetzt.

dieFluchtnf.

As usual this defection, in disgust, was used to "prove" that they had "always been centrists"!

Wie gewöhnlich, wurde diese Flucht, aus Abscheu, im Nachhinein benutzt um zu „beweisen" daß sie „immer Zentristen gewesen" wären!

Lossagungn.

If permits, it's better to have a defection.

Wenn es zulässt, dann ist es besser, eine Lossagung zu haben.

derTreuebruchnm.

Time bestiality and defection reached such an extent, that it aroused the latent force of civilization at risk.

Mit der Zeit erreichten Bestialität und Treuebruch ein solches Ausmaß, dass sie die schlummernde Kraft der in Gefahr geratenen Zivilisation erweckte.

derÜbertrittnm.

During this period the Reformation spread rapidly by the defection of several rulers to the Lutheran faith.

In dieser Zeit breitete sich die Reformation durch den Übertritt mehrerer Landesherren zum lutherischen Glauben rasant aus.

dasDefektionnn.

Designed for applications with stringent defection requirements

Entwickelt für Anwendungen mit strenger Defektion Anforderungen

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Other translations for defection:

  • Desertionnf.
  • Versagennn.

defection: Examples and translations in context

Arrogance was the cause of the defection from me.

Die Überheblichkeit war Anlaß des Abfalles von Mir.

But I protect them from the defection from me.

Ich aber bewahre sie vor dem Abfall von Mir.

He tries everything to prevent a renewed defection, because his love infinite.

Er lässet nichts unversucht, um seinen erneuten Abfall zu verhindern, weil Seine Liebe unendlich ist.

I know about your inadequate state, which is the result of your former defection from me.

Ich weiß um euren mangelhaften Zustand, der Folge ist eures einstigen Abfalles von Mir.

He determines them to resist me, and through it causes a new defection from me.

Er bestimmt sie, Mir Widerstand zu leisten, und zieht dadurch einen neuen Abfall von Mir herbei.

Love for you, my creatures having fallen away from me, could also not get less through your defection.

Die Liebe zu euch, Meinen von Mir abgefallenen Geschöpfen, konnte auch durch euren Abfall nicht geringer werden.

And for that reason I chose an original spirit, which once was leading at the defection of the spirits.

Und Ich wählte darum einen Urgeist, der einstmals führend war beim Abfall der Geister.

His defection from the party shocked many of his longtime supporters.

Sein Überlaufen von der Partei schockierte viele seiner langjährigen Unterstützer.

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