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Another word for flee

Verb

  1. To break loose and leave suddenly, as from confinement or from a difficult or threatening situation

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    free

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Another word for flee

Verb
    2. See also:

    retreat

    leave

    escape

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Sentence Examples

  • Darian didn't flee, but suddenly, Jenn wanted to.

  • If someone was able to track her, she needed to flee, fast.

  • Take shelter under the cloud, while they flee to carts and sheds.

  • In alarm he wishes to flee, considering himself lost.

  • At that point, people flee the land looking for a better deal.

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