desertion

noun
UK: /dɪˈzɜːʃən/
US: /dɪˈzɜːrʒən/

  1. The act of leaving a place or person when you should stay.

    1. His desertion hurt her a lot.
    2. The soldier was punished for his desertion from the army during the war.

  2. The act of abandoning a duty or responsibility.

    1. The company faced criticism after its desertion of its environmental promises.
    2. Her desertion of her post led to serious consequences for the entire team involved.

  3. The abandonment of a spouse or family member, often without intent to return.

    1. Desertion is grounds for divorce in many states.
    2. After his desertion, she struggled to raise their children on her own and rebuild.

Synonyms

abandonment defection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desertion" in English means: The act of leaving a place or person when you should stay., The act of abandoning a duty or responsibility., The abandonment of a spouse or family member, often without intent to return..

The phonetic transcription of "desertion" is /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈzɜːrʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desertion": abandonment, defection.

Example usage of "desertion": "His desertion hurt her a lot.". More examples on the page.