desertion

noun

The action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.

SYNONYMS

abandonmentabjurationabscondingapostasybetrayalboltingcowardicedecampingdefectiondeparturederelictionescapefleeingflightflyingforsakingforswearinggoing absent without leavegoing AWOLjiltingleavingneglectrelinquishmentrenegingrenunciationrepudiationrunning awayshunningstrandingtaking French leavetreasontruancyturning tail