abscond
verb | /abscond/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to leave secretly to avoid arrest or duty
abscond
verb | /abscond/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto leave secretly to avoid arrest or duty
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Synonyms
decampfleedisappearslip awayrun offretreat
Antonyms
remainappearstaypresent oneself
Examples
"The accountant tried to abscond with company funds but was caught at the border."
"He absconded from his responsibilities, leaving the team in trouble."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: abs (away) + cond (hide) → hide away
Etymology
from Latin abscondere “to hide away”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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