Decamping — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /di-ˈkamp/ de·camp

Meaning & Definition of Decamping

Decamping (verb)

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

Decamping (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act of leaving a place

    "the mass decamping for the mountains or the shore by city dwellers that occurs every summer weekend"

    similar: decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave, leave-taking, lighting out, outgo, parting, quitting, walking out
    related: flight, retirement, retreat, running away, withdrawal, diaspora, emigration, evacuation, exodus, embarkation, embarkment, disembarkation, egress, abandonment, forsaking, relinquishment
    opposite: advent, appearance, arrival
    near: coming, approach, entrance, ingress

Decamping (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in absconding, scarpering

    similar: absconding, clearing out, eloping, escaping, getting (away), getting out, lamming, lighting out, making off, mizzling (chiefly British), scarpering (British), scatting, scramming, skipping (out), skirring, bolting, breaking, bugging out, fleeing, flying, hightailing (it), retreating, running, running away, running off, skedaddling
    opposite: bearding, braving, confronting, daring, defying, facing, abiding, dwelling, hanging around, lingering, remaining, staying, sticking around, tarrying

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decamping

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decamping:

Chiefly British: mizzling
British: scarpering
decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave, leave-taking, lighting out, outgo, parting, quitting, walking out, absconding, clearing out, eloping, escaping, getting (away), getting out, lamming, making off, scatting, scramming, skipping (out), skirring, bolting, breaking, bugging out, fleeing, flying, hightailing (it), retreating, running, running away, running off, skedaddling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decamping

Words with the opposite meaning of Decamping:

advent, appearance, arrival, bearding, braving, confronting, daring, defying, facing, abiding, dwelling, hanging around, lingering, remaining, staying, sticking around, tarrying

Related Words for Decamping

flight, retirement, retreat, withdrawal, diaspora, emigration, evacuation, exodus, embarkation, embarkment, disembarkation, egress, abandonment, forsaking, relinquishment

Near Antonyms of Decamping

coming, approach, entrance, ingress

Word Forms of Decamping

Inflections: decamped, decamps

Derived words: decampment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Decamping

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

First known use: 1676

Frequently Asked Questions about Decamping

What does "Decamping" mean?

"Decamping" means to break up a camp. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to break up a camp. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Decamping"?

Other words for "Decamping" include decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, farewell, going and leave. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decamping" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decamping"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decamping". Common alternatives include decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave, leave-taking and lighting out.

What is the opposite of "Decamping"?

Antonyms of "Decamping" include advent, appearance, arrival, bearding, braving, confronting, daring and defying. Near antonyms include coming, approach, entrance and ingress.

How do you use "Decamping" in a sentence?

Examples of "Decamping" in a sentence: "the mass decamping for the mountains or the shore by city dwellers that occurs every summer weekend".

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

"Decamping" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Decamping"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Decamping"?

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