Synonyms for awols


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pronounced as initials or ey-wawl, ey-wol
Phonetic Transcription : pronounced as initials or ˈeɪ wɔl, ˈeɪ wɒl

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Définition of awols

Origin :
  • also a.w.o.l., military initialism for absent without leave. The -o- seems to be there mostly so the initialism can be pronounced as a word. In U.S. military use at least from World War II, popular use by 1960.
  • As in absence : noun state of not being present
  • As in French leave : noun abrupt departure
  • As in hooky : noun cut
  • As in truancy : noun unexcused absence
  • As in deserter : noun fugitive from responsibility
  • As in escape : noun breaking away; getaway

Antonyms for awols

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