absconding

Definitions

The act of leaving hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.

Departing in a clandestine manner to escape from custody or legal obligations.

Examples

The suspect was apprehended while absconding with the stolen jewelry.

The manager was fired for absconding with company funds to a foreign country.

Police are currently searching for the prisoner who was caught absconding from the facility last night.

Synonyms

fleeing escaping bolting decamping retreating vanishing departing

Antonyms

remaining staying appearing arriving attending lingering abiding