fugitive

/fjˈuːd‍ʒɪtˌɪv/

/ˈfjudʒətɪv/, /ˈfjudʒɪtɪv/

[noun] [adjective]

Fugitive

[NOUN]

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

synonyms : fleer

runaway

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

synonyms : fugitive from justice

fugitive

[ADJECTIVE]

lasting for a markedly brief time

synonyms : fleeting

momentaneous

momentary

Examples

1. The fugitive is wanted by the police for escaping from prison.

2. The fugitive knew the police were closing in on him, so he went to ground and hid out in the mountains.

3. When the fugitive thought he was safe in a remote location, he remembered that kings have long arms and that he could still be caught and punished.

4. But well, fugitives have privacy rights too.