Dictionary Entry
abscond
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/əbˈskɒnd/Word FrequencyUncommon (3)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.
In a Sentence
“The thieves absconded with our property.”
Published Usage Examples
“After some more lingering chatting, a few more chance encounters, and at least one, "Here, hold this sign that says 'Hi Shann' and let me get a picture, please?" we were prepared to abscond from the premises.”
“Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has echoed Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's agent Arnold Oosterveer, who insists his client will not abscond from the Italian club amid reports Liverpool are working on a loan deal for him.”
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