What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deserter
Example
The soldier was charged with desertion after leaving his post without permission. [desertion: noun]
Example
He was labeled a deserter for abandoning his family during a time of need. [deserter: noun]
absconder
Example
The suspect became an absconder after failing to appear in court. [absconder: noun]
Example
She was accused of being an absconder after leaving her job without notice. [absconder: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Absconder is more commonly used in everyday language than deserter.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between deserter and absconder?
Both deserter and absconder are formal words and are not commonly used in informal contexts.
