abscond (Meaning)
abscond (v)
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
abscond (v. i.)
To hide, withdraw, or be concealed.
To depart clandestinely; to steal off and secrete one's self; -- used especially of persons who withdraw to avoid a legal process; as, an absconding debtor.
abscond (v. t.)
To hide; to conceal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abscond
abscond Sentence Examples
- The thief attempted to abscond with the valuable artifacts from the museum.
- Upon discovering the embezzlement, the accountant decided to abscond before facing legal consequences.
- Fearing arrest, the suspect tried to abscond from the crime scene.
- The prisoner managed to abscond from the prison during a moment of chaos.
- Realizing the severity of the situation, the fraudster made plans to abscond with the ill-gotten gains.
- The spy successfully absconded with classified documents, leaving no trace behind.
- In a daring escape, the fugitive absconded from custody, eluding law enforcement.
- The con artist absconded with the unsuspecting victim's life savings.
- The employee chose to abscond from work rather than face the consequences of a major mistake.
- Detectives were determined to apprehend the criminal who had absconded after a daring bank robbery.
FAQs About the word abscond
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody alongTo hide, withdraw, or be concealed., To depart clandestinely; to steal off and secrete one's self;
escape, flee, fly, avoid, break free, lam, get out, clear out, run away, evade
abide, dwell, stay, linger, remain, linger, stay, dwell, abide,remain
The thief attempted to abscond with the valuable artifacts from the museum.
Upon discovering the embezzlement, the accountant decided to abscond before facing legal consequences.
Fearing arrest, the suspect tried to abscond from the crime scene.
The prisoner managed to abscond from the prison during a moment of chaos.
