Deserter example sentences

Related (10): coward, runaway, traitor, absconder, renegade, turncoat, fugitive, rebel, defector, mutineer

de·sert·er

noun

deserter (noun) · deserters (plural noun)

  - a member of the armed forces who deserts:

Synonyms

absconder, runaway, renegade, fugitive, truant, escapee, defector, turncoat, traitor, betrayer, apostate, rat

"Deserter" Example Sentences

1. The army was plagued by many deserters during the war.
2. The reason for his dishonorable discharge was his status as a deserter.
3. The deserter fled deep into the forest to avoid capture.
4. The young soldier was branded a deserter even though he had been injured and left behind by his unit.
5. The deserter's family was ostracized by the community after his departure.
6. Accusations of being a deserter followed him wherever he went.
7. The survivors of the battle were grateful that they did not have to escort any deserters to the authorities.
8. The deserter made a calculated decision to go AWOL.
9. His platoon was horrified to hear that one of their own had turned into a deserter.
10. The military court-martialed the deserter for his actions.
11. The general was infuriated by the rise in the number of deserters in his army.
12. The deserter was apprehended by the military police and returned to his unit.
13. The former deserter was given a second chance to redeem himself.
14. I cannot reveal the location of the deserter, because it would breach operational security.
15. The deserter was shunned by old friends and colleagues after he was caught and punished.
16. His fellow soldiers couldn't understand how he could choose to become a deserter instead of fulfilling his duty.
17. The deserter's family begged him to return home and surrender to the authorities.
18. The deserter was a thorn in the side of his commanding officer, who was eager to see him punished.
19. The community was shocked to learn that the quiet teenager had become a deserter.
20. The deserter's decision caused turmoil within his unit, and many lost respect for him.
21. Despite the harsh punishment for deserters, some soldiers still chose to flee instead of fighting.
22. The deserter's actions left a negative impact on the morale of the rest of the unit.
23. The deserter was seen as a traitor to his fellow soldiers and his country.
24. The military offers amnesty to deserters who wish to surrender and return to their duty.
25. The deserter lived in constant fear of being caught by the authorities.
26. His family was heartbroken and ashamed of his actions as a deserter.
27. Even after years had passed, the deserter could not shake off the guilt of abandoning his comrades.
28. The deserter's decision led to the deaths of several innocent civilians in an act of revenge.
29. The deserter was surprised to find that his former commanding officer had arranged for his release from prison.
30. The deserter's name was etched in infamy and would follow him for the rest of his life.

Common Phases

1. "He was labeled a deserter by his comrades"
2. "The army had strict punishments for deserters"
3. "The deserter fled without warning"
4. "The deserter was caught and arrested"
5. "The deserter faced a court martial"
6. "The deserter's family was ashamed of his actions"
7. "The deserter was dishonorably discharged"
8. "Stories of deserters spread quickly among soldiers"

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