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De·ser·tion
/dəˈzərSH(ə)n/
noun
1.
the action of deserting a person, cause, or organization:
"I resented what I saw as my parents' desertion"
Similar
abandonment
leaving
forsaking
betrayal
neglect
shunning
stranding
jilting
relinquishment
renunciation
defection
reneging
betrayal
renunciation
repudiation
forswearing
relinquishment
abjuration
apostasy
absconding
running away
decamping
flight
fleeing
flying
bolting
turning tail
truancy
going absent without leave
taking French leave
departure
escape
dereliction
defection
treason
betrayal
cowardice
informal:
going AWOL
▪
the action of illegally leaving the armed forces:
"three officers were shot for desertion"
Scrabble Points: 10
D
2
E
1
S
1
E
1
R
1
T
1
I
1
O
1
N
1
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