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fugitive

/'f/j//u//dZ//I/t/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Fleeing from pursuit, danger, restraint, etc., escaping, from service, duty etc.; as, a <i>fugitive</i> solder; a <i>fugitive</i> slave; <i>a fugitive</i> debtor.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

    noun.person

    Examples
    Fugitives from the sweatshops.
    Synonyms fleer runaway

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

    noun.person

    Synonyms fugitive from justice

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. One who flees from pursuit, danger, restraint, service, duty, etc.; a deserter; as, a <i>fugitive</i> from justice.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. lasting for a markedly brief time

    adj.all

    Examples
    Fugitive hours.
    Synonyms fleeting momentaneous momentary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

fugallyfugardfugatofuggyfughfughettafugitive from justicefugitivelyfugitivenessfuglefuglemanfugly

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