defection: Information About The Word 'defection'

defection is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'defection' is made up of 9 letters.

• (n) withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
• (n) the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

Using the word 'defection' in Scrabble will fetch you 15 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 17 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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