abscond in Dutch
abscond in Dutch is vertrekken, zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken, zich terugtrekken — abscond means to leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
abscond in Dutch
vertrekken
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
zich terugtrekken
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
zijn biezen pakken
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
wegrennen
(intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
zich terugtrekken
(transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.
What does "abscond" mean?
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verb To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
"He absconded with the takings."
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abscond in a sentence
- He absconded with the takings.
- Two prisoners absconded during the transfer.
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What is "abscond" in Dutch?
"abscond" in Dutch is vertrekken, zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken, zich terugtrekken. abscond means: To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
How do you use "abscond" in a sentence?
Example: "He absconded with the takings." In Dutch, "abscond" is vertrekken, zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken, zich terugtrekken.
Are there other ways to say "abscond" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abscond": vertrekken, zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken, zich terugtrekken, zijn biezen pakken, wegrennen.
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