Deserter

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to leave (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, esp. in violation of a duty, promise, or the like 1.2 (of military personnel) to leave or run away from (service, duty, etc.) with the intention of never returning. 1.3 to fail (someone) at a time of need 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to forsake or leave one's duty, obligations, etc. (sometimes fol. by from, to, etc.) 2.2 (of military personnel) to leave service, duty, etc., with no intention of returning 3 Synonyms 3.1 noun

Verb (used with object)

to leave (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, esp. in violation of a duty, promise, or the like

He deserted his wife.

(of military personnel) to leave or run away from (service, duty, etc.) with the intention of never returning.

to fail (someone) at a time of need

None of his friends had deserted him.

Verb (used without object)

to forsake or leave one's duty, obligations, etc. (sometimes fol. by from, to, etc.)

Many deserted during the food shortage.

(of military personnel) to leave service, duty, etc., with no intention of returning

Troops were deserting to the enemy.

Synonyms

noun

absconder , apostate , awol , backslider , betrayer , criminal , defector , delinquent , derelict , escapee , escaper , hookey player , lawbreaker , maroon , no-show , recreant , refugee , renegade , runaway , shirker , slacker , traitor , truant , runagate , tergiversator , turncoat , bolter , fugitive , poltroon , rat