abscond
The word “abscond” has 2 syllables: ab-scond.
It's pronounced as /əbˈskɒnd/.
What is synonym and antonym for abscond?
In the thesaurus, “abscond” has 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abscond along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abscond
- escape
- flee
- fly
Antonyms for abscond
- abide
- dwell
- linger
- remain
- stay
Meanings of abscond
- verb
- To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.
- To withdraw from.
- To evade, to hide or flee from.
- To conceal; to take away.
- 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 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abscond, such as: abide, dwell, escape, flee, fly, linger, remain.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- parade
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- prance
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- quit
- quitting
- race
- reject
- relinquish
- renounce
- retire
- revolt
- roam
- run
- running along
- saunter
- shuffle
- step
- stop
- stride
- stroll
- strut
- surrender
- taking off
- trek
- trudge
- vacate
- walking out
- wander
- withdraw