fugitives
word · lemma: fugitive
Definition
People who are running away or hiding from the law, police, or other authorities, usually because they have committed a crime or are escaping danger.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; formal/legal context. Refers to one or more people actively escaping capture, not just travelers. Used with 'on the run,' 'hunt for fugitives.' Not for animals.
Spanish: fugitivosPortuguese (BR): fugitivosPortuguese (PT): fugitivosChinese (Simplified): 逃犯Chinese (Traditional): 逃犯Hindi: भगोड़ेArabic: الفارونBengali: পলাতকরাRussian: беглецыJapanese: 逃亡者たちVietnamese: những kẻ chạy trốn - tội phạm lẩn trốnKorean: 도망자들Turkish: firariler - kaçaklarUrdu: مفرورینIndonesian: buronan
Example Sentences
The movie is about two fugitives trying to clear their names.
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The news reported that the fugitives were last seen near the river.
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Despite the manhunt, the fugitives managed to disappear without a trace.
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The police are searching for the fugitives who escaped from jail.
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The fugitives hid in the forest for several days.
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Many fugitives cross the border to avoid arrest.
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