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flee

verb
/fliː/

Meaning

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

Example Sentences

The villagers had to flee during the flood.

Example Expressions

flee the scene

Synonyms

escape, run, abscond, bolt, evacuate

Antonyms

stay, remain

Collocations

flee from danger, flee the country, flee war, flee the scene

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