eloping

The word “eloping” has 3 syllables: e-lop-ing

It's pronounced as /ɪˈloʊpɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for eloping?

In the thesaurus, “eloping” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eloping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eloping

absconding
bolting
breaking
bugging out
clearing out
decamping
escaping
fleeing
flying
getting out
lamming
lighting out
making off
mizzling
retreating
running
running away
running off
scarpering
scatting
scramming
skedaddling
skirring

Antonyms for eloping

abiding
bearding
braving
confronting
daring
defying
dwelling
facing
hanging around
lingering
remaining
staying
sticking around
tarrying

Meanings of eloping

verb
1. (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
2. (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.
3. To run away from home (for any reason).

Example Sentences

They were secretly eloping while everyone thought they were on vacation.
She dreamed of eloping to a quiet island with her soulmate.
Instead of a big wedding, they talked about eloping next spring.
He was nervous about eloping, but excited to start a new chapter.
The idea of eloping appealed to them more than planning a formal ceremony.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eloping, such as: abiding, absconding, bearding, bolting, braving, breaking, bugging out.

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