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   ab·scond

   /abˈskänd/

   verb

   • 1. leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft: "she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars"
   • ▪ (of a person on bail) fail to surrender oneself for custody at the appointed time: "charges of absconding while on bail"
   • ▪ (of a person kept in detention or under supervision) escape: "176 detainees absconded"
   • ▪ (of a colony of honeybees, especially Africanized ones) entirely abandon a hive or nest.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘hide, conceal oneself’): from Latin abscondere ‘hide’, from ab- ‘away, from’ + condere ‘stow’.

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   • 1. absconder noun

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   Abscond is a formal verb that means to depart secretly and hide oneself, often from the law. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and legal usage of abscond from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   to go away suddenly and secretly because you have stolen something, usually money: abscond with They think they know who absconded with the funds from the bake sale. abscond with humorous Someone absconded with my pen. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Abscond means to leave secretly and suddenly, especially to avoid being caught, punished, or put on trial. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of abscond from Dictionary.com.

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   Abscond is to escape, often taking something along. As a kid, you may have absconded from your lemonade stand — with the coffee can of cash in hand, and your bewildered sister still filling cups for your customers.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABSCOND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Abscond means to run away secretly, especially from a prison or to avoid the law. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage of abscond with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Abscond means to escape from a place that you are not allowed to leave without permission, or to leave secretly and take something that does not belong to you. Learn how to use this verb with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

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   Abscond means to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples of this verb from YourDictionary.