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Meaning of absconding
The primary meaning of "absconding" refers to the act of leaving or escaping secretly, often to avoid capture or prosecution.
Etymology of absconding
The word "absconding" originates from the Latin words "abscondere," which means "to hide away," and is a combination of "ab" (away) and "condere" (to hide).
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of secretly leaving or escaping, often to avoid legal or financial obligations.
Synonyms
fleeing
escaping
bolting
running away
deserting
abandoning
eloping
absquatulating
decamping
skipping
dodging
evading
avoiding
hiding
concealing
disappearing
vanishing
slipping away
making off
taking flight
leaving secretly
sneaking away
stealing away
slipping away
making a break
breaking out
getting away
making escape
fleeing from justice
Definitions
- The act of leaving or escaping secretly, especially to avoid capture or prosecution.
- * To leave or escape secretly, especially to avoid capture or prosecution.
Usage Examples
- The suspect was absconding from the law for several months before being caught.
- * The company's CEO was accused of absconding with millions of dollars in company funds.
- * The prisoner was caught absconding from the jail by climbing over the fence.
Antonyms
staying
remaining
waiting
appearing
presenting
surrendering
yielding
complying
obeying
cooperating
confronting
facing
meeting
approaching
advancing
staying put
standing still
halting
stopping
returning