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To abscond (from Latin:abscondere, to hide away, to put away) means
# to leave hurriedly and furtively # to leave unlawfully (as a school truant, or a person under police detention) # to evade arrest by becoming 'absent'. Opposites include:
* to stay * to remain * to attend * to arrive
* to be present
* to present one's self
* to come into view
* to put in appearance
* to emerge (see Related links)
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How would you use the word abscond in a sentence?
Abscond means - to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution. Absconded = past tense form. Here are some example sentences: At the very first opportunity, Jeb decided he would abscond from this hellhole and wait it out in the woods until nightfall. She absconded due to the fear of her mother. The secretary of the fund raising committee absconded with the money. The cashier absconded with the money. The cashier wanted to abscond. The thieves intended to abscond with several of the museum's most valuable paintings but failed. We will oppose bail; the accused has previously attempted to abscond while on bail. The secretary of knitting club absconded with the money. He will abscond with the entire payroll as soon as the bank releases it to him. Many of the biologists working on the top secret studies were worried that someone would abscond with their research. Probably some scientist did, in fact, leave the lab, taking others' ideas with them.
What is a synonym for fled?
avoid, abscond, cut and run, decamp, depart
What is an antonym for the word abscond?
continue, stay, stop, remain, endure, abide
What is another word for running away?
Words and phrases that have the same meaning are: escape, flee, run off, abscond, elope, abandon, or turn your back on.
What does the word absconding mean?
The thief was seen by an eyewitness, absconding with the shop's takings. Two inmates from the open prison absconded whilst on day release. The homesick army recruit was arrested on a local train whilst absconding. These three examples show that absconding is usually the act of running away.
What part of speech is abscond?
The word abscond is a verb. The past tense is absconded.
Can someone write me a rhyming couplet that rhymes with abscond?
So the strawberry blonde Did on Tuesday abscond
Can I discharge from probation if I abscond past my maximum discharge date?
If I abscond past my maximum discharge date for probation, can I be violated?
What is another word for abscond?
escape or flee
What other words can be used instead of hide?
Abscond.
What is the definition of the word run?
Run away or abscond
How would you use the word abscond in a sentence?
Abscond means - to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution. Absconded = past tense form. Here are some example sentences: At the very first opportunity, Jeb decided he would abscond from this hellhole and wait it out in the woods until nightfall. She absconded due to the fear of her mother. The secretary of the fund raising committee absconded with the money. The cashier absconded with the money. The cashier wanted to abscond. The thieves intended to abscond with several of the museum's most valuable paintings but failed. We will oppose bail; the accused has previously attempted to abscond while on bail. The secretary of knitting club absconded with the money. He will abscond with the entire payroll as soon as the bank releases it to him. Many of the biologists working on the top secret studies were worried that someone would abscond with their research. Probably some scientist did, in fact, leave the lab, taking others' ideas with them.
What is the definition of the word run off?
Run away or abscond
What words mean the same as take?
plunder steal abscond
What is the sentence of abscond?
An absconder absconded with some valuables from the bank.
What is a synonym for fled?
avoid, abscond, cut and run, decamp, depart
Is he absconding or Is he an abscond Which is the right construction?
The correct construction would be 'Is he absconding.'
