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Meaning of decamped
The primary meaning of the word "decamped" is to leave a place suddenly or secretly, often in order to escape or avoid something.
Etymology of decamped
The word "decamped" originated from the French word "décamper", which is a combination of "de" meaning "from" or "out of" and "camper" meaning "to camp"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of leaving a camp or a place, often suddenly or secretly
Synonyms
departed
left
abandoned
withdrew
retreated
evacuated
fled
escaped
absconded
deserted
quit
resigned
vacated
migrated
emigrated
relocated
removed
transferred
shifted
dispersed
scattered
migrated
withdrew
pulled out
pulled back
backed out
dropped out
opted out
checked out
bailed out
bolted
defected
decamped
deserted
ditched
dumped
jilted
marooned
stranded
Definitions
- To leave a place suddenly, typically in order to escape or avoid something
- To break up a camp and move to another place
- To leave a place or situation, often suddenly or secretly
Usage Examples
- The company decamped to a new office building on the other side of town
- The troops decamped at dawn, leaving behind a trail of abandoned equipment
- The family decamped to the beach for their summer vacation, seeking a break from the city
Antonyms
arrived
stayed
remained
settled
established
resumed
reinstated
restored
returned
rejoined
reunited
gathered
converged
assembled
congregated
concentrated
centralized
stayed put
stuck around
hung around
lingered
delayed
tarried
loitered
idled
dawdled