| Main Entry: |
fly |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
escape, flee |
Synonyms: |
abscond,
avoid,
bolt,
break,
clear, clear out, cut and run, decamp,
disappear, get away, hasten away,
hide, hightail, light out, make a getaway, make a quick exit, make off, run for it, run from,
run*, skedaddle,
skip, steal away, take flight, take off,
withdraw
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Antonyms: |
confront, face, remain, stay
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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