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View usage for: desertion in British English (dɪˈzɜːʃən) noun1. the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned 2. law wilful abandonment, esp of one's spouse or children, without consent and in breach of obligations desertion in American English (dɪˈzɜrʃən) noun1. a deserting or being deserted 2. Law the willful abandonment of one's spouse, children, etc. Word origin ME desercioun < OFr desertion < L desertioExamples of 'desertion' in a sentencedesertion It seemed like there had been a sudden mass desertion.This left the two that had claimed most lives - cowardice and desertion.Is it desertion or death?She had to provide other evidence, such as cruelty or desertion, as well.Three hundred and six British servicemen were shot for offences against military law, including cowardice and desertion. Synonyms of 'desertion'abandonment, betrayal, forsaking, dereliction defection, betrayal, reneging, repudiation absconding, flight, escape, running away More Synonyms of desertion It was a long time since she'd referred to her desertion of her colleagues in their time of need. Synonyms betrayal forsaking relinquishment mass desertion by the electorate Synonyms betrayal reneging relinquishment abjuration The high rate of desertion has added to the army's woes. Synonyms absconding escape (informal) running away evasion defection truancy decamping dereliction going AWOL taking French leave Additional synonymsSynonyms giving up, rejection, abstention, self-denial, abnegation, relinquishment, eschewal Definition abandonment of one's religious faith, political party, or cause a charge of apostasy Synonyms desertion, defection, treachery, heresy, disloyalty, backsliding, perfidy (literary), unfaithfulness, falseness, faithlessness, recreance or recreancy (archaic) Definition the state of being abandoned The previous owners had rescued the building from dereliction. Synonyms abandonment, desertion, renunciation, relinquishment - desert
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