escapes

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of escaping physically
  2. noun an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
  3. noun nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

Synonyms

escape, flight

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