escapism

[ih-skey-piz-uhm] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪz əm /

NOUN

avoidance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evasion prevention restraint

STRONG

circumvention delay departure dodge dodging elusion escape flight forbearance nonparticipation parry recession recoil retreat self-restraint shirking shunning

WEAK

absention eschewal passive resistance runaround steering clear of

Antonyms

STRONG

advance arrival coming continuation stay

WEAK

meeting

Example Sentences

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Its reality format allows for perfect projection and escapism: no coordinating specialists and home care agencies, certainly no paternal tantrums.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

But some opt for less physically demanding escapism in the form of "congklak" -- a counting game using seeds or stones -- or "bola bekel", similar to jacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Later films like The Graduate and Thelma and Louise helped cement the open top car's position as a symbol of escapism and rebellion for new generations.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

When the country started reopening, visitors flocked to the haven of escapism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I was very happy, living in this world of fantasy and escapism.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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