Synonyms for

Escapees

Verb / ɪˌskeɪˈpi:z / Another word for escapees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Escapees are people who have escaped from a place or situation, especially prison.

Synonyms & similar words

scarper taketothewoods breakloose elude runaway scat headforthehills run hightailit getoff turntail breakaway getout flythecoop lam getaway bunk escapee miss escape getby fugitives runaways absconders outlaws refugees deserters emigrants exiles evacuees expatriates fleeing migrants outcasts quitters renegades survivors transients traitors vagabonds wanderers

Example sentences

  1. The escapees were caught by the police a few miles away from the prison.
  2. The escapees had been planning their escape for months.
  3. The escapees were afraid that they would be caught and sent back to prison.
  4. The neighbors were surprised to hear that the escapees had been living in the area for weeks.
  5. The escapees were tired and hungry after spending several days in the woods.

Quotes

  • "There are no escapees in this game, only players." - Dan Millman
  • "There are no escapees from the universe." - Isaac Asimov
  • "We are all escapees from our own cells." - Rumi

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