Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flee-home

verb
/fliː hoʊm/
Definition
To run away from home or a place of residence, often in response to fear, danger, or a desire to escape.
Examples
  • After the storm warning, many families decided to flee home to ensure their safety.
  • She felt the need to flee home to discover her independence and find her own path.
Meaning
Fleeing home implies leaving one’s place of living abruptly and often involves a need for safety or a fresh start.
Synonyms
  • escape
  • run away
  • abscond
  • evade