Cowardly escape is a term used to describe someone who runs away from a situation or conflict out of fear. There are various synonyms for cowardly escape, such as retreat, flee, bolt, abscond, evade, dodge, and run away. Sometimes, these synonyms can be associated with a similar level of negative connotation, but at other times, they can be used to denote a tactical retreat. In any case, using such terms to describe someone's actions can emphasize a lack of courage and conviction. Instead, one can strive to use more neutral or positive terms to describe situations in which people choose to withdraw or disengage from an interaction.