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abscond

/æbskɒnd/ verb · British & US
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What does abscond mean?

verb

to leave a place quickly and secretly, especially to avoid being caught or punished, or to leave a job or a relationship without warning.

Example

"The suspect absconded from the scene of the crime, leaving the police to search for them."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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