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getaway Synonyms

Another word for getaway

Choosing another word for getaway depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short holiday or vacation, or a pleasant place suitable for a brief recreational stay.

Usage Example

"After finishing the exhausting project, they booked a quiet weekend vacation in a mountain cabin."

Strong
vacation
holiday
retreat
excursion
Weak
jaunt

• noun (Context 2)

An escape or quick departure, especially after committing a crime or from a difficult situation.

Usage Example

"The burglars made a clean escape before the security alarm could alert the authorities."

Strongest
escape
Strong
flight
breakout
Weak
decampment

Opposites of getaway

The opposite of getaway shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

capture
arrest
apprehension
See all opposites of getaway

• Nearby Words

gesture
gesundheit
get
getaway
gettable
getter
getup

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Getaway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/getaway
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