Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decamp
verb
/dɪˈkæmp/
Definition
to leave a place suddenly or secretly, especially to escape from something or to change one’s location.
Examples
- After hearing the rumors, the spies decided to decamp before anyone noticed.
- The campers had to decamp early in the morning to avoid the rain.
Meaning
To depart from a location, often stealthily or unexpectedly, usually to avoid detection or responsibilities.
Synonyms
- flee
- depart
- escape
- evacuate
