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absconder

 

[ ษ™bหˆskษ’ndษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal

A person who has escaped or is on the run, especially from the authorities.

Synonyms

escapee, fugitive, runaway.

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Word Description / Examples
absconder

Typically used in a legal or formal context to describe someone who has gone into hiding or fled to avoid arrest or prosecution.

  • The absconder has been on the run for several months, evading capture by the authorities.
  • The judge issued a warrant for the absconder's arrest.
fugitive

Commonly used to describe a person who is running away, especially from law enforcement, and may be trying to avoid legal prosecution.

  • The fugitive managed to evade capture by changing his appearance and moving frequently.
  • After years on the run, the fugitive was finally caught and brought to justice.
runaway

Usually refers to someone, often a child or teenager, who has left home or a place of care without permission, often to escape difficult circumstances.

  • The police are searching for the runaway who was last seen near the city park.
  • The runaway was taken in by a kind stranger who contacted the authorities.
escapee

Used to describe someone who has escaped from a place where they were held against their will, such as a prison or a dangerous situation.

  • The escapee was found hiding in an abandoned building two days after breaking out of prison.
  • Authorities are on the lookout for the escapee who fled the detention center last night.

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled as an absconder after fleeing from the police.
  • The absconder managed to evade capture for months.
  • The authorities are on the lookout for the absconder.
  • The absconder's whereabouts remain unknown.
  • The absconder is considered dangerous.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A person who has failed to appear in court or fulfill a legal obligation.

Synonyms

defaulter, delinquent, non-attender.

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Word Description / Examples
absconder

This term is used for someone who escapes or runs away, usually to avoid legal consequences or responsibilities.

  • The police are looking for the absconder who escaped from prison last night
  • || She became an absconder after failing to appear in court
defaulter

This term refers to someone who fails to meet an obligation, especially a financial one, such as not paying back a loan.

  • The bank is taking action against loan defaulters
  • || He was listed as a defaulter after missing several mortgage payments
delinquent

This word is used for someone, particularly a young person, who regularly engages in illegal or unacceptable behavior. It can also refer to overdue or late payments.

  • The neighborhood is struggling with a group of delinquents who vandalize property
  • || She received a notice for delinquent credit card payments
non-attender

This term is used for someone who fails to attend an event, class, or meeting. This might not necessarily have a negative connotation.

  • The teacher noted that several students were non-attenders today
  • || We had a few non-attenders at the company meeting

Examples of usage

  • The judge issued a warrant for the arrest of the absconder.
  • The absconder could face serious consequences for skipping court.
  • The absconder's bail was revoked due to non-compliance.
  • The absconder's lawyer advised them to surrender.
  • The absconder's actions have legal repercussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "absconder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fugitivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค—เฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรผchtiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buronan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‚ั–ะบะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciekinier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒไบก่€… (ใจใ†ใผใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fugitif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fugitivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท firari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uprchlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uteฤenec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ็Šฏ (tรกofร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobegli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณttamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fugitivo

Etymology

The word 'absconder' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'abscondere', which means 'to hide'. It was first used in the context of criminals or individuals fleeing from authorities. Over time, the term has been commonly used in legal and criminal justice settings to refer to individuals who are evading capture or legal responsibilities. The concept of absconding has been a recurring theme in literature and media, portraying the mysterious and elusive nature of absconders.

See also: abscond, absconding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,665, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.