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escapism vs escape

escape vs escapism

escapism and escape both are nouns.

escapism is not a verb while escape is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escapism Yes No No No
escape Yes No Yes No
As nouns, escapism and escape are synonyms defined as:
  • escapism and escape: an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
escapism (noun) escape (noun)
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy the act of escaping physically
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
an avoidance of danger or difficulty
a means or way of escaping
a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
the discharge of a fluid from some container
a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild
escapism (verb) escape (verb)
issue or leak, as from a small opening
fail to experience
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
run away from confinement
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
Difference between escapism and escape

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