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Meaning of abscond

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abscond

Pronunciation:/əbˈskɒnd//əbˈskɑnd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.

    Example: The thieves absconded with our property.

    Synonyms:fleerun awaysteal away

  2. To withdraw from.

  3. To evade, to hide or flee from.

    Example: The captain absconded his responsibility.

  4. To conceal; to take away.

    Synonyms:conceal
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abscond

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