deserter

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While he was gone, Army leaders declared him absent without leave, opting to not consider him a deserter, which is far more serious.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Corn said he could be declared a deserter sooner, given the likelihood King knew his decision had ended his military career.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023

As a deserter from the Ukrainian army, he would face 10 years in jail if he was caught.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2023

Once a faithful servant of his homeland as a non-commissioned army officer, Benhalima became a supporter of Algeria’s pro-democracy movement, then a deserter who fled to Europe.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

Evacuation orders hadn’t been issued and anyone fleeing East Prussia was branded a deserter.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys