desertion (Meaning)
desertion (n)
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
the act of giving something up
desertion (n.)
The act of deserting or forsaking; abandonment of a service, a cause, a party, a friend, or any post of duty; the quitting of one's duties willfully and without right; esp., an absconding from military or naval service.
The state of being forsaken; desolation; as, the king in his desertion.
Abandonment by God; spiritual despondency.
Synonyms & Antonyms of desertion
desertion Sentence Examples
- The soldier's desertion from the battlefield left his comrades short-handed and demoralized.
- The historical novel explored the themes of loyalty and betrayal, focusing on the consequences of desertion.
- The captain faced a court-martial for desertion after abandoning his ship during a hurricane.
- The play's tragic ending stemmed from the protagonist's desertion of his family during a time of need.
- The harsh penalties for desertion during wartime served as a deterrent for some, but not all, soldiers.
- The ethical debate surrounding desertion often hinges on the specific circumstances and motivations behind it.
- Despite facing accusations of desertion, the whistleblower believed their actions were justified.
- The animal shelter grapples with high rates of pet desertion, especially during difficult economic times.
- Psychologists study the factors that contribute to marital desertion, seeking to understand why couples abandon their commitments.
- The sudden desertion of the company's CEO caused a major stock market crash.
FAQs About the word desertion
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The soldier's desertion from the battlefield left his comrades short-handed and demoralized.
The historical novel explored the themes of loyalty and betrayal, focusing on the consequences of desertion.
The captain faced a court-martial for desertion after abandoning his ship during a hurricane.
The play's tragic ending stemmed from the protagonist's desertion of his family during a time of need.
