Synonyms for fugitive
ˈfyu dʒɪ tɪvfugi·tive

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1. fugitive

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, flying, momentary, passing, short, temporary, transient, transitory

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. fugitive, runaway, fleernoun

   someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

   "fugitives from the sweatshops"

   Synonyms:
   walkaway, romp, fleer, runaway, shoo-in, laugher, fugitive from justice, blowout

   Antonyms:
   long

2. fugitive, fugitive from justiceadjective

   someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

   Synonyms:
   fleer, fugitive from justice, runaway

   Antonyms:
   long

3. fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentaryadjective

   lasting for a markedly brief time

   "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"

   Synonyms:
   fleeting, momentaneous, momentary

   Antonyms:
   long

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1. fugitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   fleeing, flying, escaping

2. fugitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   transitory, transient, evanescent, fleeting, flying, fugacious, flitting, passing, momentary, short, brief, temporal, ephemeral, short-lived

3. fugitivenoun

   Synonyms:
   runaway, deserter

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fugitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   fleeing, evanescent, short-lived, fugacious, volatile, ephemeral, impermanent, transient

2. fugitivenoun

   Synonyms:
   runaway, runagate, renegade, deserter

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1. List of paraphrases for "fugitive":

   fugitives, runaway, runner, deserter, fleeting, harbin, diffuse

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1. White House:

   Under the president’s budget, key federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service will have the resources they need to fight violent crime, including through fugitive apprehension and enforcement operations, the budget also ensures U.S. attorneys have the necessary support to prosecute violent criminals.

2. Jami Caesar:

   Someone who is being described as a fugitive is someone who is supposed to be captured.

3. Matthew Albence:

   Simply put, there are only so many resources to go around, we've had some places where, for months at a time, fugitive operations teams were shut down.

4. Antonio Mazzitelli:

   He was a fugitive, living in the jungle, but it's an important step in terms of (Peña Nieto's) credibility.

5. Fahrettin Altun:

   We are deeply concerned about the treatment (of Mazloum).... This individual is a senior leader of the PKK, which the United States and others consider a terrorist organization, and a fugitive from justice, he is the subject of an outstanding Interpol red notice. He is wanted for multiple terror attacks targeting the Turkish security forces, a NATO army, as well as civilians.