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decamp Synonyms
Another word for decamp
Choosing another word for decamp depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To depart from a place suddenly, secretly, or hurriedly.
Usage Example
"The treasurer decamped overnight with the club's remaining funds."
Strongest
abscond
make off
Strong
run off
bolt
flee
clear out
slip away
depart
elope
• verb (Context 2)
To break up or leave a camp (especially of an expedition or military force).
Usage Example
"At dawn, the expedition decamped and continued its trek across the valley."
Strongest
strike camp
break camp
Strong
pack up
move out
Opposites of decamp
The opposite of decamp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
encamp
camp
remain
stay
bivouac
arrive
linger
settle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decamp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decamp