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Noun Concept
Categories: Aesthetics, Imagination, long volume value, Defence mechanisms, Articles with short description
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escape  escapism
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An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy WordNet 3.0
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An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Escapism is mental diversion from unpleasant or boring aspects of daily life, typically through activities involving imagination or entertainment. Wikipedia
Mental diversion or "escape" from the perceived unpleasant or banal aspects of daily life. Wikipedia Disambiguation
The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation. Wiktionary
Act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation. Wiktionary (translation)
An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy. Wiktionary
Inclination to escape. Wiktionary (translation)
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Romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
His alcohol problem was a form of escapism WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The prisoners made their escape by digging a tunnel. Wiktionary
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diversion
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escapist
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escape, escapism
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escapism
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escape, escapism
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