Decamp — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈkamp/ de·camp

Meaning & Definition of Decamp

Decamp (verb)

  1. to break up a camp
  2. to depart suddenly, abscond

Decamp (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in abscond, scarper

    similar: abscond, clear out, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, mizzle (chiefly British), scarper (British), scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle
    opposite: beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decamp

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decamp:

Chiefly British: mizzle
British: scarper
abscond, clear out, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off, scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decamp

Words with the opposite meaning of Decamp:

beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Word Forms of Decamp

Inflections: decamped, decamping, decamps

Derived words: decampment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Decamp

French décamper, from Middle French descamper, from des- de- + camper to camp

First known use: 1676

Frequently Asked Questions about Decamp

What does "Decamp" mean?

"Decamp" means to break up a camp. As a verb, it is defined as: to break up a camp.

What is another word for "Decamp"?

Other words for "Decamp" include abscond, clear out, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam and light out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decamp" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decamp"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decamp". Common alternatives include abscond, clear out, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, light out, make off and mizzle.

What is the opposite of "Decamp"?

Antonyms of "Decamp" include beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide and dwell.

Is "Decamp" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decamp" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Decamp"?

"Decamp" is pronounced /di-ˈkamp/ and divided into syllables as de·camp.

What is the origin of the word "Decamp"?

"Decamp" comes from French décamper, from Middle French descamper, from des- de- + camper to camp. First known use: 1676.

What is another word for "Decamp" meaning "as in abscond, scarper"?

When "Decamp" (verb) means as in abscond, scarper, synonyms include abscond, clear out, elope, escape, get (away) and get out. Opposites in this sense include beard, brave, confront and dare.