defection

dɪˈfɛkʃən
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Translation of defection into Russian

Noun

1.

loyalty

abandonment of duty or allegiance
  • The soldier's defection was seen as a betrayal.Дезертирство солдата было воспринято как предательство.
2.

group change

act of leaving a group for another
  • Her defection to the rival team surprised everyone.Ее переход в команду соперников удивил всех.
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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
дезертирствоnn. - dezertirstvo

His defection ultimately led to the collapse of the original group.

Его дезертирство в конечном итоге привело к развалу исходной группы.

бегствоnn. - begstvo

But one Captain wants nothing to do with the new government, and plans his defection.

Но один капитан не хочет иметь ничего общего с новым порядком, и планирует бегство.

отступничествоnn. - otstupnichestvo

The synagogue authorities seemed to feel keenly his defection.

Казалось, что властей синагоги сильно задело его отступничество.

побегnm. - pobeg

This would be the second restaurant defection this year.

Это будет второй побег из ресторана в этом году.

предательствоnn. - predatel'stvo

No matter what the other does, defection yields a higher payoff than cooperation.

Независимо от того, что делает другой игрок, предательство дает более высокое вознаграждение, чем кооперация.

переходnm. - perekhod

Comrade Liebknecht ascribed this defection to the influence of the British conditions.

Товарищ Либкнехт объяснял этот переход влиянием английских условий.

изменаnf. - izmena

The defection comes amid a particularly tense time in North-South relations.

Измена происходит на фоне особенно напряженного времени между Севером и Югом.

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Other translations for defection:

  • ренегатствоnn.

defection: Examples and translations in context

After his defection, he released a statement explaining his reasons for leaving.

После его дезертирства он выпустил заявление, объясняющее его причины покинуть группу.

Her quiet defection was a blow to morale among those who remained committed.

Ее тихое дезертирство было ударом по морали среди тех, кто остался верен делу.

He faced severe backlash after his defection to the opposing party.

Он столкнулся с серьезной критикой после его дезертирства в противоположную партию.

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

Ее дезертирство многими верными сторонниками было воспринято как акт предательства.

After their defection, they joined a rival group and shared their knowledge.

После их дезертирства они присоединились к конкурирующей группе и поделились своими знаниями.

After the defection, the organization struggled to maintain its original mission.

После дезертирства организация с трудом сохраняла свою первоначальную миссию.

You understand, this is a defection... not a kidnapping.

Поймите, это дезертирство... а не похищение.

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

Его дезертирство из партии шокировало многих его давних сторонников.

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