desertion
🇺🇸
/dɪˈzɜːrʃn/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈzɜːʃn/
noun
R
Leaving the military without permission
The army had many cases of desertion during the war.
R
Leaving someone without help or support
Her husband's desertion left her feeling alone and sad.
R
Leaving a place empty
Many villages faced desertion as people moved to cities for work.
R
Leaving a group or stopping support in a disloyal way
The party suffered from the desertion of key members.
translation
Leaving the military without permission; Leaving someone without help or support; Leaving a place empty; Leaving a group or stopping support in a disloyal way
Word Forms
Plural
desertions