deserting
word · lemma: desert
Definition
Leaving someone or something behind, usually when they still need you. It can also mean leaving your duty, especially in the military, without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Often negative—implies abandoning responsibilities or people who depend on you. Common with 'deserting the army' (military), or 'deserting a family'. More formal than 'leaving' or 'quitting'.
Spanish: abandonar - desertarPortuguese (BR): abandonar - desertarPortuguese (PT): abandonar - desertarChinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 擅离（职守）Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 擅離（職守）Hindi: छोड़ना - भगोड़ा होनाArabic: يترك - ينشقBengali: ত্যাগ করা - পরিত্যাগ করাRussian: дезертировать - покидать (без разрешения)Japanese: 見捨てる - 脱走するVietnamese: bỏ rơi - đào ngũKorean: 버리다 - 탈영하다Turkish: terk etmek - firar etmekUrdu: چھوڑ دینا - فرض ترک کرناIndonesian: meninggalkan - membelot
Example Sentences
He was punished for deserting his post.
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She felt guilty about deserting her friends.
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The soldiers were accused of deserting during the battle.
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I can't believe you're deserting us when we need you most.
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Rumors spread about the captain deserting his crew at sea.
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He regretted deserting his hometown after so many years.
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