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Fugitive

noun
/ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Meaning

a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding, usually to avoid arrest.

Example Sentences

The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.

The police captured the fugitive after a long chase.

Example Expressions

a fugitive from justice

Synonyms

escapee, runaway, refugee, outlaw, deserter
Entry 1
escapee, runaway, refugee, outlaw
Entry 2
escapee, runaway, outlaw, refugee, deserter

Antonyms

captive, prisoner, detainee, inmate, lawful citizen
Entry 1
captive, prisoner, detainee, inmate
Entry 2
captive, prisoner, lawful citizen

Collocations

fugitive from justice, wanted fugitive, capture fugitive, fugitive on the run, fugitive arrest
Entry 1
fugitive from justice, wanted fugitive, capture fugitive
Entry 2
fugitive on the run, fugitive arrest, fugitive from justice

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