Abscond — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ab-ˈskänd/ ab·scond

Meaning & Definition of Abscond

Abscond (verb)

  1. to depart secretly and hide oneself

Abscond (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

    "the burglar was trying to abscond with the jewels when he tumbled down the stairs"

    similar: break out (of), clear out, escape, flee, fly, get out, lam, run away, run off, break free
    related: avoid, elude, evade, lose, shun, decamp, depart, elope, exit, go, leave, move, pull out, quit, sally (forth), shove (off), take off, walk out, disentangle, extricate, bring off, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, redeem, release, rescue, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter
    near: abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry, come back, return

Related Entry: Abscond (with) (verb)

Abscond (with) is a different word from Abscond. The synonyms below are for abscond (with), not for abscond.

  1. as in snatch, spirit

    similar: snatch, spirit, capture, crimp, impress, seize, shanghai, waylay, hijack, abduct, kidnap, catch, cop (slang), steal, take
    opposite: deliver, ransom, redeem, rescue, restore, return

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abscond

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abscond:

break out (of), clear out, escape, flee, fly, get out, lam, run away, run off, break free

Related Words for Abscond

avoid, elude, evade, lose, shun, decamp, depart, elope, exit, go, leave, move, pull out, quit, sally (forth), shove (off), take off, walk out, disentangle, extricate, bring off, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, redeem, release

Near Antonyms of Abscond

abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry, come back, return

Word Forms of Abscond

Inflections: absconded, absconding, absconds

Derived words: absconder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abscond

borrowed from Latin abscondere "to conceal, hide," from abs- (variant of ab- ab- before c- and t-) + condere "to put, store up, put away, conceal" recondite

First known use: 1652

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Abscond

Frequently Asked Questions about Abscond

What does "Abscond" mean?

"Abscond" means to depart secretly and hide oneself. As a verb, it is defined as: to depart secretly and hide oneself.

What is another word for "Abscond"?

Other words for "Abscond" include break out (of), clear out, escape, flee, fly, get out, lam and run away. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abscond" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abscond"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abscond". Common alternatives include break out (of), clear out, escape, flee, fly, get out, lam, run away, run off and break free.

How do you use "Abscond" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abscond" in a sentence: "the burglar was trying to abscond with the jewels when he tumbled down the stairs".

Is "Abscond" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abscond" is a verb.

Is "Abscond" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Abscond" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Abscond"?

"Abscond" is pronounced /ab-ˈskänd/ and divided into syllables as ab·scond.

What is the origin of the word "Abscond"?

"Abscond" comes from borrowed from Latin abscondere "to conceal, hide," from abs- (variant of ab- ab- before c- and t-) + condere "to put, store up, put away, conceal" recondite. First known use: 1652.