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abscond in German

abscond in German is davonmachen, davonstehlen, türmen — abscond means to leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.

abscond in German

davonmachen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
davonstehlen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
türmen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
zurückziehen
verb
(intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
verstecken
verb
(intransitive) To hide, to be in hiding or concealment.
zurückziehen
verb
(transitive, uncommon) To evade, to hide or flee from.

What does "abscond" mean?

  1. 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 German?

"abscond" in German is davonmachen, davonstehlen, türmen. 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 German, "abscond" is davonmachen, davonstehlen, türmen.

Are there other ways to say "abscond" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "abscond": davonmachen, davonstehlen, türmen, zurückziehen, verstecken.

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