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 22 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for narrow escape along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for narrow escape
- cliffhanger
- close call
- close shave
- close squeeze
- close thing
- hairbreadth escape
- heart stopper
- narrow squeak
- near escape
- near go
- near hit
- near miss
- near squeak
- near thing
- photofinish
- shocker
- spine-chiller
- squeaker
- thriller
- tight squeeze
- white knuckle
- white-knuckler
Antonyms for narrow escape
- misfire
Meanings of narrow escape
- noun
- A situation in which an accident or other unfortunate incident is only just avoided.
Example Sentences
- 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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narrow escape, such as: cliffhanger, close call, close shave, close squeeze, close thing, hairbreadth escape, heart stopper.
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