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

Launching a rocket requires enough power to break free from the ground, but returning one demands precise control at every stage. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Karim, a closeted gay man married to Ameena, and his lover Sukka, a man trying to break free of caste, sit at the center of that approach. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

On his first drive, the running back Pickett-Hicks broke free for a 58-yard touchdown run. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Lebbi broke free on an 84-yard touchdown run down the Cougars’ sideline on the second play of his team’s next possession to tie the score. — Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2026