EGRESSION Synonyms
4 hypernyms for egression. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for EGRESSION
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| egress | noun n | |||||
noun • (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse • the becoming visible • the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent verb • come out of | ||||||
| departure | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of departing • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • euphemistic expressions for death | ||||||
| escape | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of escaping physically • an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy • nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do • an avoidance of danger or difficulty • a means or way of escaping • a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild • the discharge of a fluid from some container • a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level verb • run away from confinement • fail to experience • escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action • be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by • remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • issue or leak, as from a small opening | ||||||
| evacuation | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of removing the contents of something • the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection • the bodily process of discharging waste matter | ||||||
| exit | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an opening that permits escape or release • euphemistic expressions for death • the act of going out verb • move out of or depart from • lose the lead • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | ||||||
| exodus | noun n | |||||
noun • a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment • the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus | ||||||
| outgoing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • leaving a place or a position • retiring from a position or office adjective satellite • at ease in talking to others | ||||||
| retiring | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| retreat | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity | ||||||
| withdraw | verb v | |||||
verb • pull back or move away or backward • withdraw from active participation • release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles • cause to be returned • take back what one has said • keep away from others • break from a meeting or gathering • retire gracefully • remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) • lose interest • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract | ||||||
| emergence | noun n | |||||
noun • the gradual beginning or coming forth • the becoming visible • the act of emerging • the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent | ||||||