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- [dih-zurt]
- /dɪˈzɜrt/
- /dɪˈzɜː.tər/
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- [dih-zurt]
- /dɪˈzɜrt/
Definitions of deserter word
- countable noun deserter A deserter is someone who leaves their job in the armed forces without permission. 3
- verb with object deserter to leave (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, especially in violation of a duty, promise, or the like: He deserted his wife. Synonyms: abandon, leave, quit; forsake. 1
- verb with object deserter (of military personnel) to leave or run away from (service, duty, etc.) with the intention of never returning: Terrified of the approaching battle, he deserted his post just before dawn. 1
- verb with object deserter to fail (someone) at a time of need: None of his friends had deserted him. 1
- verb without object deserter to forsake or leave one's duty, obligations, etc. (sometimes followed by from, to, etc.): Many deserted during the food shortage. Synonyms: abdicate, resign. 1
- verb without object deserter (of military personnel) to leave service, duty, etc., with no intention of returning: Troops were deserting to the enemy. Synonyms: go AWOL. 1
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Origin of deserter
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Middle French déserter < Late Latin dēsertāre, frequentative of Latin dēserere; see desert1
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Parts of speech for Deserter
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
deserter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deserter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deserter
noun deserter
- defector — A defector is someone who leaves their country, political party, or other group, and joins an opposing country, party, or group.
- criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
- lawbreaker — a person who breaks or violates the law.
- renegade — a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
- maroon — dark brownish-red.
Antonyms for deserter
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