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English adjective: fugitive | |||
| 1. | fugitive lasting for a markedly brief time | ||
| Samples | A fleeting glance. Fugitive hours. Rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass. A momentary glimpse. | ||
| Synonyms | fleeting, momentaneous, momentary | ||
| Similar | short | ||
| Antonyms | long | ||
English noun: fugitive | |||
| 1. | fugitive (person) someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | ||
| Samples | Fugitives from the sweatshops. | ||
| Synonyms | fleer, runaway | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
| 2. | fugitive (person) someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice | ||
| Synonyms | fugitive from justice | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | absconder, escapee | ||
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