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desertion [dɪˈzɜːʃən] n
1. (Military) the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned 2. (Law) Law wilful abandonment, esp of one's spouse or children, without consent and in breach of obligations ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
desertion noun 1. abandonment, betrayal, forsaking, dereliction, relinquishment It was a long time since she'd referred to her father's desertion of them. 2. defection, betrayal, reneging, repudiation, apostasy, relinquishment, abjuration mass desertion by the electorate 3. absconding, flight, escape (informal), running away, evasion, defection, truancy, decamping, dereliction, going AWOL, taking French leave The high rate of desertion has added to the army's woes. Translations desertion n (= act) → Verlassen nt; (Jur: of wife, family) → böswilliges Verlassen; (Mil) → Desertion f, → Fahnenflucht f; (fig) → Fahnenflucht f; desertion to the enemy → Überlaufen nt → zum Feind (= state) → Verlassenheit f desertion [dɪˈzɜːʃ/ən] n (Mil) → diserzione f; (of spouse) → abbandono del tetto coniugale desertion [dɪˈzɜːʃ/ən] n (Mil) → diserzione f; (of spouse) → abbandono del tetto coniugale How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The fact of Desertion I will not dispute; But its guilt, as I trust, is removed(So far as related to the costs of this suit) By the Alibi which has been proved. These poor lads have chosen me cap'n, after your desertion, sir"-- laying a particular emphasis upon the word "desertion. Abruptly the cruelty of this desertion became clear to me. |
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