take a powder
The phrase “take a powder” has 4 syllables: take a pow-der.
It's pronounced as /teɪk ə ˈpaʊ.dər/.
What is synonym and antonym for take a powder?
In the thesaurus, “take a powder” has 20 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for take a powder along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for take a powder
- bail out
- cut out
- depart
- dig out
- escape
- evacuate
- exit
- get
- get off
- go
- go off
- move
- part
- peel off
- pull out
- push on
- run along
- take a walk
- take off
- walk out
Antonyms for take a powder
- arrive
- come
- remain
- stay
Meanings of take a powder
- verb
- To leave without saying goodbye; leave quietly, run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
Example Sentences
- When things got too heated at the party, he decided to take a powder and go for a walk.
- The students were struggling to focus, so the teacher suggested they take a powder and come back refreshed.
- Before the meeting, she always found a quiet corner to take a powder and collect her thoughts.
- If the situation gets uncomfortable, feel free to take a powder and we'll continue the discussion later.
- Instead of arguing further, he chose to take a powder and let the issue settle on its own.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take a powder, such as: arrive, bail out, come, cut out, depart, dig out, escape.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.