verb

abscond

to abscond, to flee, to escape

The cashier absconded with the money.

The cashier absconded with the money.

He absconded from his parole.

He absconded from his parole.

((with sth.)) to leave secretly with (sth.) that is not yours The cashier absconded with the money.

((from a place)) to escape from (a place) He absconded from his parole.

Synonyms: flee, escape, bolt; Antonyms: remain, stay

From Latin 'ab-' (away) + 'condere' (to hide). Literally 'to hide away'.

Think 'absent in a second'. It implies leaving quickly and secretly to avoid consequences.

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