Synonyms for

Evacuation

Verb / ɪˌvækjʌˈweɪʃʌn / / i:ˈvækjʌˈweɪʃʌn / Another word for evacuation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of leaving or withdrawing from a place, especially because of danger or an emergency.

Synonyms & similar words

voiding voidance elimination excreting emptying excretion departure exodus migration withdrawal escape flight retreat abandonment displacement eviction dislodgement clearance disengagement evacuating evacuee recall relocation removal

Synonyms by register

Formal

withdrawal resettlement deportation expulsion

Informal

clearing out getting out moving out bailout

Literary

flight exodus departure

Antonyms

arrival return reoccupation reoccupation settlement establishment staying

Common collocations

  • mandatory evacuation
  • orderly evacuation
  • emergency evacuation
  • full evacuation
  • evacuation plan
  • evacuation route
  • evacuation center
  • mass evacuation

Word family

noun evacuation
verb evacuate
adjective evacuative

Usage note

Evacuation refers to the act of moving people or things from a dangerous place to safety. It is often used in contexts of emergencies like natural disasters or military conflict.

Example sentences

  1. The hurricane caused the evacuation of the entire town.
  2. During the fire drill, we had to practice evacuation procedures.
  3. The military ordered the evacuation of the area due to a bomb threat.
  4. The school had to be shut down for a day because of a gas leak and evacuation was necessary.
  5. The government planned an evacuation for the citizens living near the volcano.

Quotes

  • The evacuation of Moscow was no strategic plan of ours, but of Napoleon's.
  • We have ordered the immediate evacuation of all American personnel in Beirut.
  • I was there during the evacuation of Saigon.

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