Chance upon and Escape

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Chance upon verb - To come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face.

Usage example: chanced upon my archenemy as I rounded a corner

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Escape is an antonym for chance upon.

Escape verb - To get free from a dangerous or confining situation.

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Chance upon is an antonym for escape.

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