scape

verb

ˈskāp How to pronounce scape (audio)
Definition of scapenext
as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery the queen has vowed that none of the traitors shall scape the gallows, be their station ever so high

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scape
  1. avoid
  2. evade
  3. escape
Verb
  • These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.
    Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Per prosecutors, Diddy used three-way calls and other inmates’ phone codes to avoid scrutiny.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of avoid
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  • Hezbollah fighters have been using pagers as a low-tech means of communication in an attempt to evade Israeli location-tracking, two sources familiar with the group’s operations told Reuters this year.
    Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • El Monte police said that charges of kidnapping and felony evading would be submitted to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of evade
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  • Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Melly also faces legal challenges related to his time in jail, including accusations of conspiracy to escape from prison, though these have not been substantiated.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of escape
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