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

  • (..) easier said than done in my case. Oh, good morning. Did that old cannabis charge finally catch up with me? Sir, the French police say you're transporting fugitives... ...and you may have a hostage onboard. I'm to take you all into custody. Sadly, I have an important medical (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) If you'll excuse me, my dear... ...Roger and I must discuss a change in flight plan. Leigh. Harbouring and transporting fugitives? You are already implicated enough. You and I, Robert, have observed history. Time has been our glass. We are in history now. Living it. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code