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Raredefected
The correct spelling is defected.
How to pronounce defected
verb
Say it like: Def-ect-ed
The correct spelling is defected. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
- 2.To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
- 3.To join the enemy army.
- 4.To flee one's country and seek asylum.
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