deserting

Definitions

The act of abandoning a person, cause, or organization in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.

Leaving a place, post, or duty without permission and with no intention of returning.

Examples

The soldiers were accused of deserting their posts during the heat of the battle.

He felt guilty about deserting his friends when they needed his support the most.

Deserting the sinking ship was the only option left for the terrified crew.

Synonyms

abandoning forsaking leaving quitting fleeing departing relinquishing

Antonyms

remaining staying supporting defending upholding protecting joining