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(verb) decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff
(verb) reproduce by xerography
synonyms : photocopy , xerox
(verb) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
"Drive away potential burglars", "drive away bad thoughts", "dispel doubts", "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
synonyms : chase away , dispel , drive away , drive off , drive out , turn back
This report should dispel any doubts you have about the plan. -added by nithi
(verb) leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
"The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas", "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"
synonyms : beetle off , bolt , bolt out , run out
(verb) run off as waste
"The water wastes back into the ocean"
synonyms : waste
(verb) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
"The thief made off with our silver", "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
synonyms : abscond , absquatulate , bolt , decamp , go off , make off
anderson absconded from india after bhopal gas tragedy -added by nimesh.doshi
The maid absconded with all the jewels in the house. -added by priyavanjeri

-tagged by learner_md

He was declared 'absconding' owing to continuous absence from office.
(verb) run away secretly with one's beloved
"The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"
synonyms : elope
“they ran off but were caught and arrested” -added by nsrees
The eloped couple got married & stayed happily ever after. -added by priyavanjeri

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