ESCAPADES Synonyms

• something done (usually as opposed to something said)

• the state of being active

• a military engagement

• a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

• the series of events that form a plot

• the trait of being active and energetic and forceful

• the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

• a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong

• an act by a government body or supranational organization

• the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field

• In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

• put in effect

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• put at risk

• any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

• pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

• a crime (especially a robbery)

• a playful leap or hop

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• jump about playfully

• a notable achievement

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• draw from; make good use of

• work excessively hard

• a notable achievement

• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

• the trade of a funeral director

• any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

• an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

• a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

• proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

• put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

• put at risk

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• put at risk

• North American songbirds having a yellow breast

• a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage

• any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing

• any carefree episode

• play boisterously

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)