ESCAPE' (4 letters) The term 'RUN FROM' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'FLEE' and 'ESCAPE'. Fleeing is an instinctive response to danger, and is often used as a synonym for running away. ESCAPE, on the other hand, implies a more deliberate action, such as when someone attempts to break free from captivity or a difficult situation. Both words are commonly used to describe the act of avoiding something or someone.