Fugitives are people who have escaped from the law or are running away from something. The term can be broken down into four words: RUNAGATES (9 letters), escapees (8 letters), OUTLAWS (7 letters), and fleers (6 letters). RUNAGATES are people who have abandoned their duty or obligations, while escapees are those who have fled from captivity or danger. OUTLAWS are criminals who have been declared outside the protection of the law, and fleers are those who have fled in fear or terror.