CEFR C1

desertion

noun

Meaning

The act of abandoning a person, duty, or place, especially in a way that is considered disloyal or illegal.

Examples

The soldier faced severe penalties for desertion from his unit during wartime.
Her sudden desertion of the project left the team struggling to meet the deadline.

Synonyms: abandonment, defection, dereliction, forsaking

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desertion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/

Definition

The act of abandoning a person, duty, or place, especially in a way that is considered disloyal or illegal.

Examples

The soldier faced severe penalties for desertion from his unit during wartime.
Her sudden desertion of the project left the team struggling to meet the deadline.
The novel explores the emotional impact of a parent's desertion on their children.

How to Use desertion

desertion from (prepositional phrase): Leaving a place or group. — "The desertion from the sinking ship was chaotic."
desertion of (prepositional phrase): Abandoning a person or duty. — "The desertion of his responsibilities led to serious consequences."

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