narrow escape

The phrase “narrow escape” has 4 syllables: nar-row es-cape

It's pronounced as /ˈnær.oʊ ɪˈskeɪp/

What is synonym and antonym for narrow escape?

In the thesaurus, “narrow escape” has 3 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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Synonyms for narrow escape

noun
1. A situation in which an accident or other unfortunate incident is only just avoided.

The hiker had a narrow escape when he slipped on the rocky cliff but managed to grab onto a tree branch.
After the car accident, they counted themselves lucky to have had a narrow escape with only minor injuries.
The soldier's quick thinking led to a narrow escape from enemy capture.
The family's house was surrounded by flames, but they made a narrow escape thanks to the timely arrival of firefighters.
Despite the storm's fury, the sailors celebrated their narrow escape from the treacherous waves.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narrow escape, such as: close call, close shave, misfire, near miss.

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