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English verb: decamp

1. decamp (motion) leave a camp


SamplesThe hikers decamped before dawn.


Synonymsbreak camp


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)depart, quit, take leave

2. decamp (motion) run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along


SamplesThe thief made off with our silver.
The accountant absconded with the cash from the safe.


Synonymsabscond, absquatulate, bolt, go off, make off, run off


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)flee, fly, take flight


Narrower (hyponym)levant

3. decamp (motion) leave suddenly


SamplesShe persuaded him to decamp.
Skip town.


Synonymsskip, vamoose


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)go away, go forth, leave









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