WorldAugust 16, 2026
absconding
ab-SKON-ding
Definition
Leaving hurriedly and secretly to avoid detection, arrest, or the consequences of an action.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'abscondere,' meaning 'to hide away' or 'to conceal.' It entered English in the 16th century, originally carrying the sense of hiding oneself.
In the news
In the article, the word describes an accused individual who has fled following a crime, highlighting their fugitive status.
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