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abscond

The word “abscond” has 2 syllables: ab-scond

It's pronounced as /əbˈskɒnd/

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In the thesaurus, “abscond” has 70 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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Synonyms for abscond

Antonyms for abscond

Meanings of abscond

  • verb
    1. To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.
    2. To withdraw from.
    3. To evade, to hide or flee from.
    4. To conceal; to take away.
    5. To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.

Example Sentences

  • The thief attempted to abscond with the valuable artwork.
  • The prisoner managed to abscond from the prison during the chaos.
  • He planned to abscond with the company's funds but was caught before he could do so.
  • The cat would often abscond with small objects and hide them under the bed.
  • The suspect was apprehended as he tried to abscond from the scene of the crime.

On this page you'll find 92 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abscond, such as: abide, appear, arrive, avoid, beat it, bolt, break.

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