deserter

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/dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ English

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noun

A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

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Synonyms

recreant defector apostate renegade fugitive rat desertion desister transfuge separation destitution seceder departee derelinquish detachment discontinuer

Associated

coward traitor hanged deserted refugee constellation hiding legion soldier informed execution

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