abscond

[ab-skond]

abscond Definition

to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution.

Using abscond: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abscond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The suspect absconded from the police station.

• Example

  He absconded with the company's funds.

• Example

  The prisoner absconded from the jail.

abscond Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abscond

• flee
• escape
• bolt
• run away
• take flight

Antonyms for abscond

• appear
• emerge
• show up

Phrases with abscond

• abscond with

  to steal or take something away secretly

  Example

  The thief absconded with the jewelry.

• abscond from justice

  to flee in order to avoid being punished by law

  Example

  The criminal absconded from justice and was never caught.

• abscond from responsibility

  to avoid taking responsibility for something

  Example

  He absconded from his responsibilities as a parent.

Origins of abscond

from Latin 'abscondere', meaning 'to hide'

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Summary: abscond in Brief

'Abscond' [ab-skond] means to leave quickly and secretly, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The suspect absconded from the police station.' 'Abscond' can also be used with prepositions like 'with' and 'from' to denote stealing or avoiding responsibility, respectively.