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Word of the Day Tuesday, September 8, 2026

abscond

/æbskɒnd/ verb · British & US
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What does abscond mean?

verb

to leave a place quickly and secretly, especially to avoid being caught or punished, or to leave a job or a relationship without warning.

Example

"The suspect absconded from the scene of the crime, leaving the police to search for them."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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