🔄 Synonyms of "Fugitive"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| shortnoun | Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically. |
| fleetingnoun | Passing quickly; of short duration. |
| runawaynoun | A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions. |
| momentary | Lasting for only a moment. |
| momentaneous | (archaic) momentary |
| fugitive from justicenoun | (US, law) A person who is convicted or accused of a crime and who then flees from law enforcement and runs across state lines to evade arrest. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fugitive"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fugitive from justicenoun | (US, law) A person who is convicted or accused of a crime and who then flees from law enforcement and runs across state lines to evade arrest. |
| runaway | Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting. |
| short | Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically. |
| fleeting | Passing quickly; of short duration. |
| momentary | Lasting for only a moment. |
| momentaneous | (archaic) momentary |
| abscondingnoun | An instance in which someone absconds. |
| escaped | Having escaped, especially from prison or another place of confinement. |
| escapeenoun | Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment. |
| getaway | Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans. |
| escapeverb | (intransitive) To get free; to free oneself. |
| deserternoun | (military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving |
| renditionnoun | An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work. |
| run | In a liquid state; melted or molten. |
| elusive | Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance. |
| hostile | Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure. |
| diffused | Having spread widely. |
| nascent | Emerging; just coming into existence. |
| diffuse | Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated. |
| containernoun | An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported. |
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