defectors

The word “defectors” has 3 syllables: de-fec-tors

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛktərz/

What is synonym and antonym for defectors?

In the thesaurus, “defectors” has 33 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defectors along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defectors

abandoners
apostates
betrayers
come-outers
defiers
deserters
discontents
double-crossers
dropouts
insurgents
insurrectionaries
insurrectionists
leavers
malcontents
mutineers
quislings
rebels
recreants
recusants
reds
refuseniks
refusers
refusniks
renegades
revolters
revolutionaries
revolutionists
revolutionizers
traitoresses
traitors
traitresses
turnabouts
turncoats

Antonyms for defectors

adherents
disciples
fanatics
followers
loyalists
militants
partisans
partizans
supporters
zealots

Meanings of defectors

noun
1. One who defects.

Example Sentences

The government closely monitors all new defectors.
Stories from defectors revealed shocking details about the regime.
Several high-ranking officials became defectors during the conflict.
The refugees were treated as potential defectors by the border guards.
Authorities feared that more soldiers would become defectors if morale kept dropping.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defectors, such as: abandoners, adherents, apostates, betrayers, come-outers, defiers, deserters.

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