escape
verbHow many syllables in escape?
There are 2 syllables in the word escape.Divide escape into syllables:
es · cape
How to pronounce escape:
Definition of escape:
- escape (verb):
- to get away (as by flight)
- to get away or break free from (confinement)
Synonyms for escape:
bilk
break
break away
break loose
break out
elude
escape from
evade
flee
fly
get away
shake
shake off
slip
take flight
throw off
Antonyms for escape:
abide
bide
carry on
carry on being
continue
continue to be
go on being
keep
linger
perdure
remain
stay
stay on
stay put
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- flashing
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