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What is another word for Desertion? – 155 Desertion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    abandonment defection deserting absconding leaving forsaking abandonment relinquishment rejection resignation departure evacuation exodus flight escape bolting elopement withdrawal secession apostasy betrayal treachery mutiny rebellion insubordination noncompliance dereliction negligence abandonment forsaking rejection repudiation abandonment renunciation abdication resignation withdrawal secession defection apostasy desertion bolting absconding elopement flight escape.

    Meaning of Desertion

    The act of abandoning or leaving something or someone, especially without intention to return

    Definitions

    • The state of being abandoned or left behind
    • The offense of abandoning one's military post or duties without leave or justification

    Example Uses

    • The soldier was charged with desertion after leaving his post without permission
    • The company faced financial difficulties after the desertion of several key employees
    • The desertion of the city by its inhabitants was a result of the war

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    loyalty dedication commitment devotion allegiance faithfulness obedience compliance adherence cooperation persistence perseverance staying remaining continuing staying fidelity constancy steadfastness stability dependability reliability responsibility duty obligation fealty homage tribute.

    Related Nouns

    abandonment defection desertion absconder apostate betrayer deserter fugitive rebel renegade traitor turncoat mutant outcast exile expatriate refugee escapee evacuee emigrant immigrant migrant defector seceder nonconformist dissident heretic.

    Related Verbs

    abandon desert leave forsake relinquish reject resign depart evacuate escape flee bolt elope withdraw secede apostatize betray mutiny rebel defect abscond renounce abdicate repudiate terminate cancel quit.

    Related Adjectives

    deserted abandoned forsaken rejected relinquished resigned departed evacuated escaped fleeing bolting eloping withdrawn seceded apostate betraying mutinous rebellious defected absconding renounced abdicated repudiated faithless disloyal disobedient noncompliant.