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Abscond

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

1. to depart quickly and secretly, especially to avoid capture or legal prosecution.

2. to hide, often with the intention to escape detection or punishment.

3. to steal or embezzle funds and flee with them.

Usage:

Popular:

He absconded from the scene before the police arrived.

The fugitive absconded to a remote location in the woods.

She absconded with the valuable artifacts from the museum.

Local:

The thief absconded with the owner's purse from the local market.

The criminal absconded into the narrow alleyway, eluding the pursuing officer.

During the riot, several inmates absconded from the local prison.

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