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

After Ahmed broke free for what appeared to be a surefire score, Washington chased Ahmed down, jumped on his back and hip-drop tackled him near the end zone. — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Benbrook tied the game at 20-20 when Johnson broke free for a touchdown run. — Riley Ledesma, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

However, in 2008, Ralphie broke free from her handlers during a spring game. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

But Nile’s menacing quiet luxury also manifests his petulant rebellion and desire to break free from the shadow — and control — of his father, Martin (Jonathan Banks). — Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026