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lam Synonyms

Another word for lam

Choosing another word for lam depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hasty escape or flight, especially from the police or legal authorities (used chiefly in the phrase 'on the lam').

Usage Example

"The suspect spent three months on the flight before finally turning himself in to the authorities."

Strongest
flight
Strong
escape
getaway

• verb (Context 2)

To hit, beat, or thrash someone or something soundly (informal).

Usage Example

"The batter stepped up to the plate and lammed the pitch deep into the outfield stands."

Strongest
thrash
wallop
Strong
pummel
whack
clobber
drub

• verb (Context 3)

To flee or run away hastily, especially to evade capture (slang).

Usage Example

"The Accomplice lammed out the back door as soon as he heard the approaching sirens."

Strongest
flee
run away
abscond
Strong
bolt
decamp
scram
skedaddle

Opposites of lam

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

capture
surrender
stay
custody
See all opposites of lam

• Nearby Words

lakeside
lakeview
lakota
lam
lama
lamb
lamb's lettuce

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