English dictionary

decamp

/d/I/'k/&/mp/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

leave a camp

verb.motion

Examples
The hikers decamped before dawn.

Synonyms break camp

Source: WordNet 3.0
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

verb.motion

Synonyms abscond absquatulate bolt go off make off run off

Source: WordNet 3.0
leave suddenly

verb.motion

Examples
She persuaded him to decamp.

Synonyms skip vamoose

Source: WordNet 3.0
To break up a camp; to move away from a camping ground, usually by night or secretly.

verb

Source: webster1913