absond

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Absond

Noun

A rare and obsolete term used to refer to a runaway or fugitive.

Example sentences:

Authorities are on the lookout for the notorious absond who escaped from prison last night.
The newspaper reported the capture of an absond wanted for multiple crimes.

Verb (transitive)

To hide or conceal oneself in order to evade or escape from someone or something.

Example sentences:

The thief absonded with the precious gem before anyone could notice.
After cheating on his taxes for years, he decided to absond to a different country.

Verb (intransitive)

To run away or depart secretly and usually with haste.

Example sentences:

Upon seeing the approaching police, the suspect absonded from the crime scene.
The prisoner absonded from custody during the chaotic prison riot.

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