Synonyms of abscond

abscond

verb

ab-ˈskänd 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abscond

There were no revelations about FBI surveillance or any proof that Shakur actually absconded to Cuba. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

This after a pursuit for $10M that Lucky’s ex-husband/Priscilla’s son absconded with (and which Lucky and her papa had access to in the end). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Most employers file complaints against absconding workers that expose them to detention or deportation, and undocumented workers cannot leave Jordan until fines for overstaying residency permits are paid, Grüneisl said. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Ciampa absconded one of the spiked hockey pucks and made Jericho bleed. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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