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Absconding

🇬🇧 UK //əbˈskɒnd// 🇺🇸 US //æbˈskɑːnd//

Meaning of Absconding

To leave secretly to avoid legal prosecution or arrest.

In simple words: Running away to avoid getting caught.

Absconding in a sentence

• The thief was caught after absconding with the bank's money.
• She planned on absconding to a tropical island to escape her problems.
• The suspect absconded before the police arrived at his home.
• After absconding, the fugitive changed his appearance completely.
• He was accused of absconding with company funds while traveling abroad.

How to use Absconding

Use 'abscond' when someone leaves secretly, especially to avoid crime. It's more formal and less common in casual speech.

Grammar pattern

absconding + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'abs-con', imagine a criminal escaping from a detention center.

Related words

Collocations with Absconding

• abscond with
• abscond from
• absconding fugitive
• absconding businessman
• absconding debtor

Synonyms for Absconding

• flee
• escape
• run away
• evade
• elude

Opposites of Absconding

• reveal
• disclose
• return
• face

Common mistakes with Absconding

• Confused with 'abandon' - 'abscond' implies running away secretly.
• Using 'abscond' as a noun - it is strictly a verb.
• Mixing up 'abscond' with 'escape' - 'abscond' often involves intention to evade responsibility.

Frequently asked questions about Absconding

What does Absconding mean?

Running away to avoid getting caught.

What is the definition of Absconding?

To leave secretly to avoid legal prosecution or arrest.

How do you use Absconding in a sentence?

The thief was caught after absconding with the bank's money.

Can you give another example of Absconding?

She planned on absconding to a tropical island to escape her problems.

What are synonyms for Absconding?

Common alternatives include flee, escape, run away, evade, elude.

What is the opposite of Absconding?

Opposite meanings include reveal, disclose, return, face.

What words go with Absconding?

It commonly pairs with abscond with, abscond from, absconding fugitive, absconding businessman, absconding debtor.

What are common mistakes when using Absconding?

Confused with 'abandon' - 'abscond' implies running away secretly. Using 'abscond' as a noun - it is strictly a verb. Mixing up 'abscond' with 'escape' - 'abscond' often involves intention to evade responsibility.

How do you pronounce Absconding?

US: //æbˈskɑːnd//, UK: //əbˈskɒnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Absconding formal or informal?

"Absconding" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Absconding?

Use 'abscond' when someone leaves secretly, especially to avoid crime. It's more formal and less common in casual speech.