to conceal (oneself); to hide; to abscond
to deceive; to dissemble; to fool
詐欺師はいつも姿をくらます。
Con artists always disappear.
人気歌手は突然姿をくらました。
The popular singer suddenly disappeared from public view.
容疑者は裁判後、姿をくらまして消え去った。
After the trial, the suspect absconded and vanished.