runaway
adjectiveHow many syllables in runaway?
There are 3 syllables in the word runaway.How to pronounce runaway:
Definition of runaway:
- runaway (adjective):
- completely out of control.
- (of a race or victory) easily won
Synonyms for runaway:
blowout
laugher
romp
shoo-in
victory
walkaway
Antonyms for runaway:
bottled up
bridled
calm
check
checked
checkered
chequered
concealed
constrained
contained
continent
controlled
crisscross
curbed
disciplined
discreet
gentle
governed
guarded
hampered
held back
held in
held in check
hidden
hindered
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