Desertion Definition & Meaning
desertion
- noun
- withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
- the act of giving something up
"Desertion" in song lyrics
See how desertion is used in real songs:
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"navy desertion"
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"punishment for navy desertion"
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"divorce louisiana desertion"
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Words that rhyme with desertion
Usage tips for "desertion"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does desertion mean?
- withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless" the act of giving something up
- What part of speech is desertion?
- Desertion is a noun.
- How many definitions does desertion have?
- Desertion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).