fleeing

Definitions

Running away from a place or situation of danger.

Moving quickly away from something; departing rapidly.

Examples

The villagers were seen fleeing the burning forest as the smoke thickened.

Police pursued the suspect who was fleeing the scene of the crime on foot.

Many families are fleeing the conflict zone in search of safety and stability.

Synonyms

escaping departing retreating absconding evading bolting decamping

Antonyms

arriving staying remaining approaching confronting facing lingering