Word: deserting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
ser
ting
Definition: Present participle of desert; leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Morphemes:
Affix: desert
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: 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.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.