Definition and Synonyms for Escape

Definition of Escape

1. The act of escaping physically Noun
2. An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy Noun
3. Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do Noun
4. An avoidance of danger or difficulty Noun
5. A means or way of escaping Noun
6. A plant originally cultivated but now growing wild Noun
7. The discharge of a fluid from some container Noun
8. 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 Noun
9. Run away from confinement Verb
10. Fail to experience Verb
11. Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action Verb
12. Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by Verb
13. Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion Verb
14. Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run Verb
15. Issue or leak, as from a small opening Verb

Etymology for escape