taking a powder
The phrase “taking a powder” has 5 syllables: tak-ing a pow-der.
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ ə ˈpaʊ.dər/.
What is synonym and antonym for taking a powder?
In the thesaurus, “taking a powder” has 55 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for taking a powder along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for taking a powder
- avoid
- bailing out
- beating it
- bugging out
- clearing off
- clearing out
- cutting out
- depart
- departing
- desert
- digging out
- disappear
- discard
- discontinue
- ditch
- dodge
- drop out
- dump
- elude
- emerge
- evade
- exiting
- flee
- fly
- getting
- getting off
- go
- going
- going off
- leave
- move
- moving
- pass
- peeling off
- progress
- pull out
- pulling out
- pulling up stakes
- pushing off
- pushing on
- quit
- retire
- run
- running along
- slip
- slip away
- stop
- surrender
- taking a walk
- taking off
- travel
- vacate
- vanish
- walking out
- withdraw
Antonyms for taking a powder
- advance
- allow
- appear
- arrive
- arriving
- begin
- come
- coming
- confront
- continue
- encounter
- face
- go
- hold
- keep
- maintain
- meet
- persevere
- remain
- remaining
- showing up
- stand
- start
- stay
- stop
- take on
- turning up
- wait
- walk
Example Sentences
- The performer suddenly disappeared backstage, taking a powder before the encore.
- She noticed her colleague taking a powder during the stressful meeting to gather her thoughts.
- The suspect fled the scene, taking a powder before the police arrived.
- Sometimes, taking a powder from social media can be beneficial for mental health.
- The player suddenly disappeared from the game, apparently taking a powder during halftime.
On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taking a powder, such as: advance, allow, appear, arrive, arriving, avoid, bailing out.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.