Synonyms for

Absconds

Verb / æˈbskɑ:ndz / Another word for absconds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution

Synonyms & similar words

decamp runoff absquatulate gooff bolt makeoff abscond flee escape bolt absquatulate decamp depart vanish disappear withdraw retire leave go skedaddle

Example sentences

  1. The thief absconds with the stolen jewels.
  2. The prisoner absconds from the jail.
  3. The student absconds from class without permission.
  4. The spy absconds from the enemy's territory.
  5. The employee absconds with company funds.

Quotes

  • He who absconds is not always a thief.
  • The guilty conscience of the absconder is his worst punishment.
  • The cowardly soldier absconds from the battlefield.

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