desertion — 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/
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
The soldier's desertion left his post empty as enemies approached the wall.
Desertion follows weak assertion, duty demands true exertion!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
de- (away from/completely) + serere (to join/connect) + -tion (noun suffix meaning 'act of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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