Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Defecting.
Defecting - as a noun
An imperfection in a bodily system
Example: "Visual defects"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A failing or deficiency
Example: "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortcoming19An imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fault8flaw10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Example: "A facial blemish"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blemish14mar5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defecting - as a verb
Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Example: "If soldiers deserted hitler's army, they were shot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desert7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The defecting soldier was captured and returned to his unit."
"The defecting politician sought asylum in a neighboring country."
"The defecting scientist provided valuable information to the enemy."
"The defecting employee joined a rival company."
"The defecting spy revealed classified information to the enemy."
Word Game Points
Is DEFECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DEFECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is DEFECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
