fugitive

Definition

  • noun: a person who is running away to avoid being captured
  • noun: a person who flees or tries to escape
  • adjective: running away or intending flight
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: evanescent, volatile, uncertain

Examples

  • As he daydreamed, 'fugitive' thoughts/dreams passed through his mind.

  • She has been charged with helping a 'fugitive from justice'.

  • They discovered that the slave was a 'fugitive'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's right. We took a little trip down to the tactical supply armory. No, you did not! Thermal imaging, baby. Thermal imaging baby? Very handy in fugitive hunting. Also... I got this Flo-Tech performance polo with moisture-wicking technology. Kept me dry all morning. And a dry is a smart boy. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11
  • (..) each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in the area. Your fugitive's name is Dr. Richard Kimble. There must be some sort of error. There are nine fugitives, and none of them are named Kimble. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11