desertion

[US]/dɪ'zɜːʃn/
[UK]/dɪ'zɝʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. abandonment; neglect of duty; going AWOL; fleeing; forsaking

Example Sentences

Desertion is a ground for divorce.

he took his son's desertion as a personal affront.

the air of desertion lent the place a sinister aspect.

His desertion to the enemy was a dishonor to his family.

He took his son’s desertion as a personal affront.

He was shot for desertion in the face of the enemy.

The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.

After two years he divorced his wife for desertion.

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