abscond

intransitive-verb
UK: /əbˈskɒnd/
US: /æbˈskɑːnd/

  1. To leave secretly and suddenly, especially to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful act.

    1. He did abscond from the law. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thief plans to abscond with the stolen jewelry before the police arrive. [ ] [ ]

  2. To depart clandestinely; to steal away, often to avoid legal prosecution.

    1. She might abscond tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. They absconded, leaving behind a trail of unpaid debts and broken promises. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flee escape decamp bolt vanish disappear
abscond verb

  1. To leave a place secretly.

    1. He is going to abscond. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accountant absconded with company funds, leaving the business bankrupt. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abscond" in English means: To leave secretly and suddenly, especially to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful act., To depart clandestinely; to steal away, often to avoid legal prosecution..

The phonetic transcription of "abscond" is /əbˈskɒnd/ in British English and /æbˈskɑːnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abscond": flee, escape, decamp, bolt, vanish, disappear.

Example usage of "abscond": "He did abscond from the law.". More examples on the page.