desertar — meaning in English
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Senses
desertar is used for these senses in English:
- defect (intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
- desert To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
defect — full definition
- noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
- verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
desert — full definition
- noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
- verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
- noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
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