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Deserter (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting people.

The whistleblower was branded a deserter by his former colleagues for revealing the company's unethical practices to the press.
After secretly meeting with opposing party members, the congressman was labeled a deserter by his own party for his supposed betrayal.
The pastor felt devastated when his longtime friend and fellow worship leader abandoned their church, calling him a deserter for joining a rival congregation.
During the protests, some activists saw the government's proposals as a sell-out, and labeled the leaders who negotiated the terms as deserters.
Her former associates viewed the artist's sudden shift to commercialism as a betrayal, calling her a deserter for abandoning her earlier, more experimental style.

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

Nouns denoting people.

The commanding officer viewed him as a deserter for leaving his post without permission during a critical mission.
During the war, many deserters were caught and court-martialed for abandoning their units in the face of enemy fire.
The soldier was accused of being a deserter and was tried for treason for fleeing the battlefield and leaving his comrades behind.
According to historical records, the man was branded a deserter and forced to flee the country to avoid punishment.
The infamous deserter had been evading capture for months, using his knowledge of the terrain to evade authorities and live in hiding.