Synonyms for

Runaways

Verb / ˈrʌnʌˌweɪz / Another word for runaways — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People who have run away from something or someone, such as home or an abusive situation.

Synonyms & similar words

runaway walkaway fleer laugher romp fugitive blowout shooin fugitive escapee absconder deserter renegade outlaw refugee defector stray vagrant migrant nomad wanderer drifter rover hobo tramp bum

Example sentences

  1. The runaways were scared and alone.
  2. The police helped the runaways find a safe place to stay.
  3. She left home as a runaway.
  4. The runaway train caused a lot of damage.
  5. The runaway horse galloped through the fields.

Quotes

  • I'm a runaway train on a broken track.
  • I was a runaway since the age of nine.
  • The world is full of people who have stopped listening to themselves or have listened only to their neighbors to learn what they ought to do, how they ought to behave, and what the values are they should be living for. This is one of the reasons why there are so many people who pursue so little, who are so lacking in passion and creativity and zest for life...We have run away from ourselves for so long that we've forgotten who we are.

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