absconding

[US]/æbˈskɒndɪŋ/
[UK]/abˈskɑːndɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The act of leaving secretly and hurriedly to avoid arrest or prosecution.
n.The act of absconding; an instance of absconding.

Phrases & Collocations

absconding from justice

absconding suspect

report absconding employee

accused of absconding

absconded from prison

Example Sentences

the fugitive was accused of absconding with millions of dollars.

he absconded after the bank robbery, leaving no trace behind.

the suspect was caught trying to abscond from the country.

police are searching for the suspect who absconded after the murder.

the company's assets were seized, and the owner absconded to avoid prosecution.

he was desperate to abscond from his past life of crime.

the prisoner managed to abscond during a prison break.

she accused him of absconding with her money and disappearing without a trace.

the artist absconded with the stolen masterpiece, leaving authorities baffled.

he was suspected of absconding to avoid paying taxes.

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