Synonyms for escape

noun the act of escaping physically

noun an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

noun nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

noun the discharge of a fluid from some container

noun a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level

verb run away from confinement

verb fail to experience

verb escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

verb be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

verb remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

verb flee; take to one's heels; cut and run