fugitive
fu-gi-tive
adjective
Fleeing or having escaped from danger, pursuit, or justice.
"They led a fugitive existence in hiding for years."
noun
A person who has escaped or is fleeing from the law or danger.
"The police captured the fugitive after a long chase."
adjective
Lasting for only a very short time; difficult to capture or hold.
"Her fugitive thoughts quickly vanished from her mind."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: fugitive from justice, fleer, runaway, momentaneous, fleeting, short, momentary