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lam

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of lam

(Entry 1 of 2)

the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement

the prisoners were recaptured after only three days on the lam

Synonyms for lam

break,
breakout,
bunk
[British],
escape,
flight,
getaway,
rout,
slip

Words Related to lam

jailbreak

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lam

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of lam (Entry 2 of 2)

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

let's lam out of this hellhole while there's still time

Synonyms for lam

Words Related to lam

Phrases Synonymous with lam

break free

Near Antonyms for lam

come back,
return

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“Lam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lam. Accessed 10 May. 2021.

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