Synonyms of bail out

bail out

verb

1

as in to exit

to leave a place often for another

if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exit
• move
• depart
• get
• go
• peel off
• walk out
• pull out
• get off
• cut out
• run along
• dig out
• sally (forth)
• go off
• push off
• evacuate
• escape
• clear out
• bail
• start
• pike (out or off)
• clear off
• pack (up or off)
• flee
• push on
• part
• take off
• beat it
• shove (off)
• step (along)
• bugger off
• quit
• fly
• bug out
• bug off
• take a powder
• book
• buzz (off)
• set out
• take a hike
• strike out
• hit the road
• withdraw
• retire
• run away
• pull stakes
• begone
• get out
• retreat
• emigrate
• go out
• step out
• skip
• vamoose
• scarper
• light out
• remove
• abandon
• abscond
• desert
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• adjourn
• scat
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• show up
• arrive
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• dwell
• settle
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• near
• tarry

2

as in to rescue

to remove from danger or harm

the government bailed out the savings and loan industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rescue
• save
• salvage
• deliver
• bring off
• recover
• liberate
• release
• free
• emancipate
• extricate
• manumit
• disentangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adventure
• risk
• compromise
• jeopardize
• endanger
• venture
• gamble (with)
• hazard
• imperil
• peril

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bail out

The idea that Springfield will bail out Chicago and some future Democratic president will bail out Springfield has become a common scare tactic for Republicans on the campaign trail. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association estimates the bail out proposal could raise homeowners’ insurance costs 10% to 20% statewide, with residents in high fire risk areas facing increases three to five times that amount. — Brandon Okita, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Those utility accountability measures don’t seem to placate those who accuse Newsom of trying to bail out the power companies. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Later that night, a few IU English faculty members bailed out the protesters. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2026