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What is another word for Flee? – 145 Flee Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    escape run bolt dash rush hurry sprint scurry scramble flee fly abscond decamp desert abandon quit leave depart exit evacuate emigrate migrate bolt elope slip slide glide slide skedaddle vamoose scarper take flight make a break make a run beat a retreat

    Meaning of Flee

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "flee" means to run away from a place or situation of danger, to escape or take flight.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "flee" as to run away from something or someone, to escape or avoid something unpleasant or dangerous.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "flee" as to leave a place or situation quickly because you are afraid or in danger.

    Example Uses

    • The family had to flee their home due to the hurricane warning.
    • She tried to flee the scene of the accident, but the police caught her.
    • The refugees had to flee their country because of the war.
    • The bird will flee if it senses any danger.
    • The company had to flee the market due to financial difficulties.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stay remain wait pause halt stop linger delay hesitate tarry loiter dawdle lag procrastinate stall hover linger idle wait pause hesitate freeze stick cling adhere stay put hold on persist persevere continue