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abscond

Verb B1 – Intermediate

To leave quickly and secretly, usually to avoid getting caught or to escape a duty.

"The treasurer absconded with the club's funds before anyone noticed the missing money."

"Abscond" is often followed by "with" when naming what was taken, as in "absconded with the cash".

Synonyms

flee bolt