Fugitive

usgb/ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
noun

A person who has escaped and is hiding to avoid law or punishment.

The police are hunting for the fugitive who escaped from prison last night.
Visual representation of "fugitive" - A person who has escaped and is hiding to avoid law or punishment.

Often appears as...

  • capturing a fugitive
  • fugitive from justice
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Hide and Seek

A fugitive often hides to avoid capture, creating a sense of a pursuit or search.

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The village searched the woods for the fugitive.
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Legal Context

Fugitive is commonly used in legal or crime-related contexts, referring to someone avoiding law enforcement.

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The fugitive was wanted for robbery.
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Negative Connotation

The term 'fugitive' carries a negative connotation, implying wrongdoing or criminal behavior.

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Being labeled a fugitive tarnished his reputation.
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