Synonyms of abscond

abscond

verb

as in to escape

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escape
• flee
• fly
• leave
• run away
• get out
• break free
• run off
• move
• avoid
• evade
• break out (of)
• lam
• clear out
• go
• lose
• depart
• elude
• shun
• exit
• elope
• extricate
• decamp
• rescue
• liberate
• quit
• walk out
• pull out
• disentangle
• take off
• emancipate
• shove (off)
• sally (forth)
• loose
• redeem
• release
• enfranchise
• loosen
• free
• spring
• manumit
• unfetter
• bring off
• unchain
• uncage
• unbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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