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Meanings of desertion in English
The state of absence from millitary duty without permission.
Usage of desertion in English
1
With that she told the lamentable story of the desertion of Eunice.
2
There is something pathetic in this desertion of the ancient, central hearthstone.
3
He suffers this affliction and this desertion in the horror of night.
4
The most dastardly sin on earth is the desertion of the fallen.
5
Every hour brings news of the desertion of some prince or general.
6
There were few cars on the road, a general air of desertion.
7
What seemed the levity of her desertion was the devotion of self-sacrifice.
8
There is no flinching, no desertion in the great army of news-gatherers.
9
He too was struck with amazement at the desertion of the house.
10
And my mother, notwithstanding his desertion, believed in him to the last.
11
And in spite of all, desertion was for a long time daily.
12
Kayerts followed him mechanically, thinking about the incredible desertion of the men.
13
There is something beyond desertion in my case-I killed an officer.
14
The desertion of Giles and his superannuated mates especially touched Mr. Slocum.
15
The long room slowly assumed an aspect of desertion and greedy desolation.
16
The next day, 10th of November, the same desertion, the same solitude.
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Translations for desertion
Russian
Desertion through the time
Desertion across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common