Turntail

Synonyms of turntail

• flee
• retreat
• run away

Antonyms of turntail

• confront
• face
• stand up to

Collocations of turntail

turntail and run

Frequency: 80 %

Faced with danger, he chose to turntail and run.

turntail and flee

Frequency: 70 %

The thief decided to turntail and flee when he saw the police approaching.

turntail and retreat

Frequency: 60 %

The soldiers were ordered to turntail and retreat after facing heavy enemy fire.

turntail and escape

Frequency: 50 %

The prisoner attempted to turntail and escape from the prison but was caught by the guards.

turntail and surrender

Frequency: 40 %

Realizing he was outnumbered, the criminal decided to turntail and surrender to the police.

Idiomatic Expressions for turntail

• Phrase: make someone turn tail
  Meaning: to cause someone to run away or retreat in fear or defeat
  Usage: The loud noise made the burglar turn tail and flee the scene.