departure synonyms

departure

n.

  1. Leaving for another place

    going, going away, departing, leaving, withdrawal, separation, embarkation, taking leave, sailing, emigration, hegira, evacuation, passage, setting out, setting forth, parting, leave-taking, farewell, takeoff, starting, congé, removal, retreat, flight, escape, abandonment, retirement, exodus, exit, egress, fade-out*, walkout*, getaway*; see also retreat 1.

    Antonyms arrival*, landing*, entrance. *

  2. Difference from a norm

    deviation, divergence, variance; see difference 2, variation 1.

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