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defection
the act of leaving a group
defective
Not working properly or faulty.
defector
A person who abandons their allegiance.
defenceman
A hockey player who defends against opponents.
defend
to argue in favor of a position or case
defendant
A person accused in a court of law.
defender
a player who prevents scoring
defense
Protection against danger or attack.
defenseless
unable to protect oneself from harm
defenseman
A player who defends against the opposing team.
defensible
Able to be defended against attack or criticism.
defensive
Intended to protect from harm.
defensively
In a way that protects against harm or attack.
defer
To postpone or delay something to a later time.
deference
Respectful submission to the opinions of others.
deferral
Postponing or delaying an action or decision.
defiance
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
defiant
Boldly resisting authority or opposing force.
defiantly
in a bold, rebellious manner
defibrillator
A device that restores heart rhythm with electric shock.
deficiency
A lack of something necessary.
deficient
Not having enough of something needed.
deficit
a shortage or lack of something
defile
To spoil or make dirty.