FLEE


Meaning of FLEE in English

v. (past and past part. fled) 1 intr. (often foll. by from, before) a run away. b seek safety by fleeing. 2 tr. run away from; leave abruptly; shun (fled the room; fled his attentions). 3 intr. vanish; cease; pass away. fleer n.

[ OE fleon f. Gmc ]

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