abscond
verb (used without object)
to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution.
absconded
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past participleof abscond.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof abscond.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
abscondverb (used without object)to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution.
Example Sentences
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At some stage on Monday morning, he absconded from his court-approved civilian chaperone.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Police and the Prison Service have appealed directly to Anderson to hand himself in after he absconded on Monday, while the public have been advised not to approach him.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Last year, North Koreans absconded with $1.5 billion from crypto exchange Bybit, the largest crypto heist ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The Indian Rights Association detailed the case of a widow whose guardian had absconded with most of her possessions.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
