noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of deserting. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility wordnet
3. 3
   the act of giving something up wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abandonmentabandonmentabsence without leaveabsquatulationapostasyatheism

Example

More examples

"Twenty six soldiers were executed for desertion."

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French désertion.

Related phrases

spiritual desertion

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