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Definition of abscond

abscond

/æbˈskɑːnd/
ab · scond
Past Simple:absconded
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Past Participle:absconded
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Present Participle:absconding
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abscond Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest, prosecution, or a legal obligation.

Example

"The former treasurer attempted to abscond with the organization's pension funds before the audit was completed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Abscond" is strictly an intransitive verb and is commonly followed by "from" (indicating the place of confinement or duty) or "with" (indicating stolen property or a person).

• Rhymes for abscond

• Nearby Words

abruptly
abruptness
abscess
abscond
absconder
abseil
abseiler

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from the Latin verb abscondere, meaning "to hide" or "to stow away," formed from the prefix ab- ("away") and condere ("to put together" or "to store").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abscond. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abscond
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