verb
- present participle of absent; staying away from a place where one is expected to be
Usage: formal
Examples
- She is absenting herself from the meeting today.
- The student has been absenting himself from classes frequently.
- By absenting themselves from the vote, they avoided taking a position.
- He was absenting himself from family gatherings more often.
- The employee was warned about absenting herself without notice.
- Absenting oneself from important decisions can have consequences.