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deserter

[dɪˈzəːtə]

deserter Definition

a person who abandons their duty (especially military) or cause without permission.

Using deserter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deserter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was court-martialed as a deserter.

  • Example

    The soldier was branded a deserter for leaving his post without permission.

  • Example

    The deserter was caught and brought back to face punishment.

  • Example

    She was accused of being a deserter from the feminist movement.

deserter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deserter

Phrases with deserter

  • a soldier who leaves the army without permission

    Example

    He was labeled a deserter from the army after he left his post without permission.

  • a person who abandons their political party or beliefs

    Example

    He was called a political deserter after he switched parties in the middle of his term.

  • a person who abandons their religious faith or beliefs

    Example

    She was seen as a religious deserter after she renounced her faith.

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Summary: deserter in Brief

A 'deserter' [dɪˈzəːtə] is a person who abandons their duty, especially military, or cause without permission. It can also refer to someone who abandons their political or religious beliefs. Examples include 'He was court-martialed as a deserter' and 'She was accused of being a deserter from the feminist movement.' Synonyms include 'defector' and 'traitor,' while formal equivalents are 'absconder' and 'defector.'