verb, usually used as a participle as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

fleeing, flight, desert, bolt, run away

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Example Sentences

Example:The suspect became a fugitive after fleeing the crime scene.

Definition:Leaving a place in a hurry, especially to avoid danger or arrest.

From fleeing

Example:The officer's flight after the incident made him a difficult person to catch.

Definition:The act of leaving in haste, especially to avoid being caught or arrested.

From flight

Example:The accused suddenly deserted his case and fled for the border.

Definition:Leave a place or a situation, especially suddenly and without permission.

From desert

Example:After the bank robbery, the thieves bolted with all the cash.

Definition:To leave a place hurriedly and secretly, especially to avoid arrest.

From bolt

Example:The customers ran away as the store suddenly closed down.

Definition:To leave a place or a situation, especially secretly and without permission.

From run away