defect
noun
a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in a machine.
defecting
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present participleof defect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Despite leaving, Tugay did not follow Ozel, saying he would remain independent, with rumours emerging over the summer that he was considering defecting to AKP -- all of which he denied.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
On Chipotle’s final earnings call of 2025, CEO Scott Boatwright said younger customers weren’t defecting to another chain so much as returning to the grocery store.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
He led Barnet Council from 2019 until 2022 before defecting to Reform in June 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The company is currently rolling out more support initiatives to prevent merchants from defecting to other platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Common sense told him that telling lies and defecting from duty were sins.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
