desertion
Translation
desertion, abandonment
Examples
Desertion in wartime is a serious crime.
Desertion in wartime is a serious crime.
She accused him of desertion.
She accused him of desertion.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the act of deserting Desertion in wartime is a serious crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abandonment, betrayal
Etymology
From the verb 'desert' plus the suffix '-ion', which denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun for the act of deserting. The '-ion' suffix often means 'the act of'.