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Word: Abscond
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘hide, conceal oneself’): from Latin abscondere ‘hide’, from ab- ‘away, from’ + condere ‘stow’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əbˈskɒnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest
Short Definition:leave hurriedly and secretly
Examples:- the barman absconded with a week's takings
- 176 detainees absconded
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