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scarper Antonyms

Opposite of scarper

Pinning down the opposite of scarper requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To run away or leave hastily, especially to avoid trouble or capture.

Usage Example

"The mischievous teenagers scarpered as soon as the neighbor stepped onto the porch."

Strongest
stay
remain
Strong
linger
wait

Similar words to scarper

Words similar to scarper shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bolt
flee
run away
make off
skedaddle
scram
clear out
abscond
See all synonyms of scarper

• Nearby Words

scariness
scarless
scarlet
scarper
scarred
scarring
scary

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scarper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scarper
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