taking a powder

The phrase “taking a powder” has 5 syllables: tak-ing a pow-der

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ ə ˈpaʊ.dər/

What is synonym and antonym for taking a powder?

In the thesaurus, “taking a powder” has 62 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taking a powder along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for taking a powder

abandoning
absconding
adjourning
bailing
bailing out
beating it
booking
buggering off
bugging off
bugging out
clearing off
clearing out
cutting out
decamping
departing
deserting
digging out
emigrating
escaping
evacuating
exiting
fleeing
flying
forsaking
getting
getting off
getting out
going
going off
going out
hitting the road
lighting out
mizzling
moving
parting
peeling off
pulling out
pulling stakes
pulling up stakes
pushing off
pushing on
quitting
removing
retiring
retreating
running along
running away
scarpering
scatting
scramming
setting out
skipping
starting
stepping out
striking out
taking a hike
taking a walk
taking off
vacating
vamoosing
walking out
withdrawing

Antonyms for taking a powder

abiding
approaching
arriving
closing
coming
dwelling
hitting
landing
lodging
nearing
reaching
remaining
settling
showing up
staying
tarrying
turning up

Example Sentences

The performer suddenly disappeared backstage, taking a powder before the encore.
She noticed her colleague taking a powder during the stressful meeting to gather her thoughts.
The suspect fled the scene, taking a powder before the police arrived.
Sometimes, taking a powder from social media can be beneficial for mental health.
The player suddenly disappeared from the game, apparently taking a powder during halftime.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taking a powder, such as: abandoning, abiding, absconding, adjourning, approaching, arriving, bailing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.