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DESERTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Desertion.

Desertion - as a noun

Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

Example: "His abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandonmentdefection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
withdrawal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving something up

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandonmentforsaking
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rejection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His desertion from the army was met with severe consequences."
"The act of desertion is considered a serious offense in the military."
"She felt a deep sadness after her husband's desertion."
"The soldier's desertion shook the morale of his comrades."
"The organization had strict policies to prevent desertion of its members."
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Word Game Points

Is DESERTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desertion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESERTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DESERTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desertion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESERTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DESERTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desertion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESERTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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