Synonyms for
Escape
Definition
to get away from a place or situation that is dangerous or unpleasant
Synonyms & similar words
scarper
taketothewoods
breakloose
getby
elude
runaway
scat
headforthehills
safetyvalve
run
hightailit
getoff
turntail
breakaway
getout
escapecock
flythecoop
lam
flight
reliefvalve
leakage
getaway
bunk
escapevalve
miss
flee
evade
avoid
elude
dodge
leave
depart
exit
withdraw
retreat
abscond
bolt
vamoose
skedaddle
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- escape route
- escape plan
- escape from
- escape the clutches
- escape notice
- escape responsibility
- escape punishment
- escape the trap
Word family
Usage note
While 'escape' can be used for both physical and abstract situations, be mindful of register. 'Escape' is generally neutral, but some synonyms carry stronger connotations.
Example sentences
- The prisoner tried to escape from the jail.
- She wanted to escape from the noise in the city and go to the countryside.
- I need to escape from this stressful situation.
- He managed to escape from the burning building.
- We need to find a way to escape from this maze.
Quotes
The only way to escape the beehive is to become the bee. - Deepak Chopra
Escape from the black cloud that surrounds you. Then you will see your own light as radiant as the full moon. - Rumi
The greatest escape I ever made was when I left Appleton, Wisconsin. - Harry Houdini