Definition of "defecting" [defecting]

• Present participle of defect. (verb)

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• "How much did an insider stand to make for defecting from a president with an approval rating of 27%."
• "For every one of you Clinton supporters who turns to McCain, Obama gets two defecting from the Republican side because they realize how stupid voting for John McCain really is."
• "Threats of writing in HRC for prez and defecting from the party mean nothing."