Flee

v. i.

1.

To run away, as from danger or evil; to avoid in an alarmed or cowardly manner; to hasten off; - usually with from. This is sometimes omitted, making the verb transitive. [imp. & p. p. Fled (flĕd); p. pr. & vb. n. Fleeing.] [He] cowardly fled, not having struck one stroke. - Shak. Flee fornication. - 1 Cor. vi. 18. So fled his enemies my warlike father. - Shak.

Verb

1.

flee - run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled" Synonyms: take flight, fly

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