Decamp Definition & Meaning
decamp
- verb
- leave a camp; "The hikers decamped before dawn"
- run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
- leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town"
Words that rhyme with decamp
Usage tips for "decamp"
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