Thesaurus: runaway
One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
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Definitions
- n. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
- n. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday.
- a. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
- a. Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage.
- a. Won by a long lead; as, a runaway victory.
- a. Very successful; accomplishing success quickly; as, a runaway bestseller.
- adj. completely out of control
- n. an easy victory
- n. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
- 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.
- j:68/n:32 n. an easy victory s. completely out of control