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One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.

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  1. n. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
  2. n. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
  3. a. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
  4. a. Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
  5. a. Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.
  6. a. Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
  7. adj. completely out of control
  8. n. an easy victory
  9. n. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
  10. 1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled Shak. 2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday. 1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse. 2. Accomplished by running away or elopment, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. 3. (a) Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory. (b) Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
  11. j:68/n:32 n. an easy victory s. completely out of control