Abscond
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əbˈskɒnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Abscond is a verb meaning (intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away.
Meaning
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
- (transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.
- (obsolete, transitive) To conceal; to take away.
Example Sentences
The thieves absconded with our property.
The captain absconded his responsibility.
You abscond the fuck outta there and find a place to hide.
the Marmotto, […] which absconds all Winter doth […] live upon its own Fat.
Word Forms
- absconds
- absconding
- absconded
Synonyms for abscond
Depending on context, synonyms include flee, run away, conceal, bolt, absquatulate, go off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decamp, run off, absquatulate, go off, bolt, escape.
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