Synonyms of break free

break free

phrase

as in escape

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

The hostages managed to break free before anyone got hurt.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escape
• flee
• fly
• run away
• get out
• run off
• break out (of)
• clear out
• leave
• avoid
• move
• lam
• go
• lose
• pull out
• walk out
• abscond
• exit
• evade
• sally (forth)
• take off
• shove (off)
• elude
• depart
• shun
• rescue
• quit
• free
• spring
• release
• loose
• elope
• decamp
• extricate
• bring off
• liberate
• loosen
• redeem
• disentangle
• emancipate
• manumit
• enfranchise
• unfetter
• unbind
• uncage
• unchain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remain
• stay
• linger
• dwell
• hang around
• come back
• abide
• stick around
• return
• tarry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of break free

The Panthers had an opportunity to respond when wide receiver Kyle McNeal broke free for a 33-yard catch and run, helping FIU move into scoring position. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

When Dulcich broke free up the seam on the left side for the key 32-yard gain that set up Douglas’ touchdown on the opening series, Willis first looked right. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Someone wearing a black ski mask and eye covering surprised the student, who fought back and was able to break free and find help. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026