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 70 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abscond along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abscond
- avoid
- beat it
- bolt
- break
- break free
- bring off
- clear out
- cut and run
- decamp
- depart
- disappear
- disentangle
- dog it
- duck out
- elope
- elude
- emancipate
- enfranchise
- escape
- evade
- exit
- extricate
- fade
- flee
- fly
- fly the coop
- free
- get
- get out
- go
- go AWOL
- go south
- hightail
- jump
- lam
- leave
- liberate
- loose
- loosen
- lose
- make a break
- make off
- make scarce
- manumit
- move
- pull out
- quit
- redeem
- release
- rescue
- run away
- run off
- scram
- shun
- skedaddle
- skip out
- slip
- slip away
- sneak away
- split
- spring
- steal away
- take off
- unbind
- uncage
- unchain
- unfetter
- vamoose
- vanish
- walk out
Antonyms for abscond
- abide
- appear
- arrive
- come
- come back
- continue
- dwell
- endure
- face
- give up
- hang around
- join
- linger
- remain
- return
- stay
- stick around
- stop
- strengthen
- tarry
- wait
- yield
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 92 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abscond, such as: abide, appear, arrive, avoid, beat it, bolt, break.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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