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Desertion (Noun)

Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The captain's desertion of his crew in the face of danger was a grave breach of trust.
Her desertion of her post as a nurse during the crisis was met with widespread criticism.
The politician's desertion of his campaign promises was seen as a betrayal by his supporters.
The company's desertion of its environmental responsibilities led to a public outcry.
The teacher's desertion of her students during the standardized testing scandal was a shocking display of neglect.

The act of giving something up.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The young artist's desertion of her creative pursuits was a surprise to her friends and family.
The desertion of his diet was evident in the extra pounds he had gained over the holidays.
After years of struggle, the entrepreneur's desertion of her business plan was a difficult but necessary decision.
The patient's desertion of her medication was a major setback in her recovery.
The runner's desertion of her training schedule led to a poor performance in the marathon.