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deserter

noun

A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
R
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)

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Definitions

noun

  1. A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

noun

  1. A disloyal person who betrays or deserts their cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

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