word
Desertion
Dih-ZUR-shuhn
/dɪˈzɜːrʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
desertion
Dictionary meaning
Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
Synonyms: abandonment, defection
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