abscond

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Synonyms: abscind

Antonyms: abscind

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[flee]], often [[secretly]]; to [[steal away]]. {{defdate|From mid 16th century.}}
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[hide]], to be in hiding or concealment.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|uncommon}} To [[evade]], to [[hide]] or [[flee]] from.
4. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[conceal]]; to take away. {{defdate|First attested in the late 16^th century.}}

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