TAKE A HIKE Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

take a hike

phrase

variants also take a walk

Definition of take a hike

as in move

to leave a place often for another She told them to take a hike because they aren't welcome here.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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move
exit
depart
get
go
pull out
get off
take off
part
escape
run along
walk out
peel off
push on
evacuate
cut out
step (along)
start
shove (off)
flee
dig out
clear out
bail out
clear off
go off
hit the road
fly
quit
bail
push off
take a powder
sally (forth)
beat it
buzz (off)
pike (out or off)
pack (up or off)
book
bugger off
bug out
set out
bug off
withdraw
retire
strike out
pull stakes
get out
retreat
run away
emigrate
begone
skip
scarper
step out
vamoose
light out
desert
remove
go out
abandon
scram
scat
vacate
forsake
abscond
decamp
adjourn
mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

come
arrive
remain
stay
turn up
show up
approach
settle
near
lodge
close
reach
land
dwell
hit
abide
tarry

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Recent Examples of take a hike From there, explore Indian Tunnel and take a hike around Broken Top Loop Trail. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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take apart

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