absconded

The word “absconded” has 3 syllables: ab-scond-ed

It's pronounced as /əbˈskɒndɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for absconded?

In the thesaurus, “absconded” has 3 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absconded along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for absconded

  • escaped
  • fled
  • flew

Antonyms for absconded

  • dwelt
  • hung around
  • lingered
  • remained
  • returned
  • stayed

Meanings of absconded

  • verb
    1. To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.
    2. To withdraw from.
    3. To evade, to hide or flee from.
    4. To conceal; to take away.
    5. To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.

Example Sentences

  • The suspect absconded from the police custody while being transported to the courthouse.
  • The employee was caught stealing from the company and subsequently absconded with a large sum of money.
  • The prisoner absconded from the prison during a riot, prompting a widespread search.
  • After the bank robbery, the criminals absconded with the stolen cash, leaving no trace behind.
  • The witness suddenly absconded from town, raising suspicions about their involvement in the crime.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absconded, such as: dwelt, escaped, fled, flew, hung around, lingered, remained.

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Related Words

decamped

made off

  • abscond
  • absconded
  • bolt
  • bolted
  • broke
  • bugged out
  • clear
  • cleared out
  • cut and run
  • decamp
  • decamped
  • depart
  • eloped
  • escape
  • escaped
  • fled
  • flew
  • fly
  • go
  • got out
  • lammed
  • leave
  • lighted out
  • lit
  • make away
  • mizzled
  • quit
  • ran
  • ran away
  • ran off
  • retire
  • retreated
  • run
  • run for it
  • run off
  • scamper
  • scarpered
  • scatted
  • scoot
  • scrammed
  • skedaddle
  • skedaddled
  • skip
  • skirred
  • withdraw

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