fleeing
word · lemma: flee
/ˈfɫiɪŋ/
/flˈiːɪŋ/
Definition
The act of running away from danger, trouble, or something frightening; someone who is escaping quickly from a place or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in news, formal, and narrative contexts. Usually describes urgent or dangerous escape, not just casually leaving. 'Fleeing' is often used with 'from' (e.g., 'fleeing from the police'). Don't confuse with 'leaving' (neutral) or 'escaping' (general).
Spanish: huyendo - escapandoPortuguese (BR): fugindo - escapandoPortuguese (PT): fugir - escaparChinese (Simplified): 逃离 - 逃跑Chinese (Traditional): 逃離 - 逃跑Hindi: भागना - पलायन करनाArabic: فارّ - هاربBengali: পালিয়ে যাওয়া - ফেরাRussian: убегающий - спасающийся бегствомJapanese: 逃げている - 逃走しているVietnamese: đang chạy trốn - đang bỏ chạyKorean: 도망치는 - 달아나는Turkish: kaçan - firar edenUrdu: فرار کرنا - بھاگ جاناIndonesian: melarikan diri - kabur
Example Sentences
After hearing sirens, he dropped everything and started fleeing.
natural
Thousands are fleeing the city because of the flood.
natural
The suspect was fleeing the scene.
basic
The deer was fleeing from the wolf.
basic
People were fleeing the burning building.
basic
It's hard to say what someone is really running from when they're fleeing.
natural