defected
The word “defected” has 3 syllables: de-fect-ed
It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛktɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for defected?
In the thesaurus, “defected” has 25 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for defected along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defected
- emigrated
- galavanted
- gallivanted
- hopped
- jaunted
- journeyed
- migrated
- perambulated
- peregrinated
- pilgrimaged
- rambled
- relocated
- resettled
- road-tripped
- roamed
- roved
- toured
- traipsed
- transferred
- traveled
- travelled
- trekked
- tripped
- voyaged
- wandered
Meanings of defected
- verb
- To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
- To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
- To join the enemy army.
- To flee one's country and seek asylum.
Example Sentences
- The soldier defected to the opposing side during the war.
- Several athletes defected while on tour in another country.
- He defected because he no longer believed in the government’s cause.
- Rumors spread quickly that a high-ranking official had defected.
- The spy defected and shared valuable information with the enemy.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to defected, such as: emigrated, galavanted, gallivanted, hopped, jaunted, journeyed, migrated.
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