Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absconder
noun
/əbˈskɒndər/
Definition
A person who has escaped from a place or has fled, often to avoid legal consequences.
Examples
- The police are searching for the absconder who escaped from custody last week.
- He became an absconder after skipping his court date.
- She was an absconder, having fled the country to avoid prosecution.
Meaning
An absconder typically refers to someone who leaves quickly and secretly, especially to avoid being caught or to escape from responsibilities.
Synonyms
- fugitive
- runaway
- escapee
- evader
