What is another word for defections?
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɛkʃənz] (IPA) 
Defections refer to the act of abandoning one group or organization to join another. Synonyms for the term "defections" include desertion, apostasy, rebellion, mutiny, revolt, and secession. Desertion pertains to the act of leaving a military post or duty without permission. Apostasy, on the other hand, refers to the act of renouncing one's religious beliefs or principles. Rebellion refers to resistance against an authority, while mutiny implies a revolt within a military organization. Revolt, or uprising, refers to a rebellion of a group of people against a government. Lastly, secession refers to the act of withdrawing from a political alliance or organization. Each of these synonyms brings a slightly different connotation to the act of "defection".
