escapism :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (1)

n. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"

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Fuzzynyms (7)

beguilement, distraction

n. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

release, outlet

n. activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"

recourse, resort, refuge

n. act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"

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