English Synonym Finder

escapee

Definitions

A person who has escaped from confinement, such as a prison.

Someone who has fled from a place or situation of danger or restriction.

Examples

The police set up a perimeter around the woods to capture the prison escapee.

The escapee managed to blend into the crowd by changing into civilian clothes.

Synonyms

fugitive runaway absconder defector evader deserter breakout

Antonyms

captive prisoner inmate detainee confinement intern hostage