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- pronunciation:
- b
skand
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
absconds, absconding, absconded |
definition: |
to leave suddenly and secretly, esp. to avoid observation or capture.
The king hanged the leader of the rebellion, while the rest of the rebels attempted to abscond from the city.The thief was able to abscond with confidential files.- synonyms:
- decamp, elope, escape
- similar words:
- bolt, clear off, disappear, flee, fly, hightail, leave, scram, skip, vanish, withdraw
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related words: |
bundle, desert, escape, run |
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derivation: |
absconder (n.) |
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