Entkomen
Entkomen is a French verb that translates to "to escape," "to get away," or "to evade" in English. It describes the act of freeing oneself from a difficult situation, confinement, or danger. The word can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Literally, entkomen refers to a physical escape. For example, a prisoner might entkomen from jail, or an
Figuratively, entkomen can refer to escaping from less tangible situations. One might entkomen from debt, from
The etymology of entkomen traces back to the Old French "escombre," meaning obstruction or hindrance, and "en-"