Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of desertion Find synonyms for: Noun 1. desertion, abandonment, defection, withdrawal usage: withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless" 2. abandonment, forsaking, desertion, rejection usage: the act of giving something up WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of desertion (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: crepuscular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language