runaway

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: blowoutromplaughershoo-inwalkawayfugitivefleer

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. an easy victorySynonyms: blowoutromplaughershoo-inwalkaway
  2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation“fugitives from the sweatshops”Synonyms: fugitivefleer

Adjective (1)

  1. completely out of control“runaway inflation”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Runaway \Run"a*way`\, n.

1.One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; a fugitive. [1913 Webster]

Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled?— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as, there was a runaway yesterday. [1913 Webster]

Runaway \Run"a*way`\, a.

1.Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse. [1913 Webster]

2.Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during flight; as, a runaway marriage. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]

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