That has taken flight, esp. from duty, an enemy, justice, or a master. †Also, of a debtor: Intending flight.

Fugitive, runaway, vagabond.

Having run away, escaped, or deserted; that is a fugitive. Also: having a tendency to run away. Frequently of escaped slaves or convicts.

That has escaped, deserted, or run away; wandering, roving. Also as a general term of contempt.

Esp. of a criminal, debtor, etc.: that has absconded; escaped, fugitive.