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Definitions for: Runaway
[n] an easy victory
[n] someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the seatshops"
[adj] completely out of control; "runaway inflation"
Webster (1913) Definition: Run"a*way`, n.
1. One who, or that which, flees from danger, duty,
restraint, etc.; a fugitive.
Thou runaway, thou coward, art thou fled? --Shak.
2. The act of running away, esp. of a horse or teams; as,
there was a runaway yesterday.
Run"a*way`, a.
1. Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.;
as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse.
2. Accomplished by running away or elopement, or during
flight; as, a runaway marriage.
Synonyms: fugitive, laugher, romp, shoo-in, uncontrolled, walkaway
See Also: human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul, triumph, victory
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