Abscond

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To leave a place hurriedly and secretly, often to escape legal consequences or whilst taking something unlawfully.

“He managed to abscond with the documents before the authorities arrived at dawn.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əbˈskɒnd/

Syllables

ab·scond

Related Words

Synonyms

flee escape bolt

Antonyms

remain staysurrender

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -OND, the ABSC- opening is distinctive and the word contains only A and O as vowels.

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No premium tiles but a solid seven-letter play, the -OND ending can cross with BOND or FOND on the board.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “abscond”.

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