escapism

Phonetic Respelling: [ ih-skey-piz-uhm ]

Definition:

n. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

Sentence:

He read the fantasy novels as a form of escapism from everyday life.

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He read the fantasy novels as a form of escapism from everyday life.

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Synonyms:

avoidance; elusion; avoiding reality

Antonyms:

meeting head on

How many syllables in escapism?

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Divide escapism into syllables:

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