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Deserters

Verb / ˈdezɜ:tɜ:z / Another word for deserters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A deserter is a person who abandons their duty, loyalty, or post without permission.

Synonyms & similar words

turncoat deserter recreant renegade apostate ratter defector defectors traitors absconders fugitives runaways renegades turncoats rebels escapers forsakers quitters runagates absentees outlaws recreants transgressors apostates reprobates backsliders heretics

Example sentences

  1. The deserter left his post and ran away.
  2. The army searched for the deserters in the nearby woods.
  3. They were punished for being deserters from the navy.
  4. The deserter's family was ashamed of his actions.
  5. She was labeled a deserter for abandoning her team.

Quotes

  • A deserter has no honor.
  • Deserters are not to be trusted.
  • Those who abandon their duty are nothing but deserters.

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