desertion (디**저**션) — the act of abandoning or leaving someone or something, especially when you have a duty to stay
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of abandoning or leaving someone or something, especially when you have a duty to stay
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
Korean meaning: 버림, 탈주, 유기 (특히 의무가 있음에도 불구하고 떠나는 행위)
Korean pronunciation: 디**저**션
Example Sentences
- His wife filed for divorce citing desertion after he disappeared for three years without a word.
- The captain was shocked by the mass desertion of his crew when they heard about the haunted island destination.
- During the harsh winter, the desertion rate among the volunteer army increased dramatically.
desertion
NOUN//dɪˈzɜːrʃən//
the act of abandoning or leaving someone or something, especially when you have a duty to stay
A soldier's desertion leaves the military post completely unguarded
Desertion follows weak assertion, duty demands true exertion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deserere' meaning 'to abandon or forsake completely.' The word literally meant 'to disconnect or untie,' suggesting a complete severing of bonds or duties.
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📝Examples
“His wife filed for divorce citing desertion after he disappeared for three years without a word.”
“The captain was shocked by the mass desertion of his crew when they heard about the haunted island destination.”
“During the harsh winter, the desertion rate among the volunteer army increased dramatically.”
“The cat's desertion of its favorite sunny spot could only mean one thing - bath time was approaching.”
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