abscond

ab-scond · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest or detection.

  2. 2.

    To leave without permission or notice.

Related words

Antonyms: remain, stay, surrender
See also: escape, flee, fugitive
Synonyms: bolt, escape, flee, run away

Etymology

From Latin abscondere (to hide), from ab- (away) + condere (to stow, store).