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hightail Synonyms

Another word for hightail

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• verb (Context 1)

To move, depart, or retreat rapidly, especially to escape trouble or danger (often used in the phrase 'hightail it').

Usage Example

"As soon as the sudden thunderstorm began to roll in, the hikers decided to skedaddle it back to the cabin."

Strongest
skedaddle
scram
vamoose
Strong
bolt
take off
flee
scurry
run off
abscond
decamp

Opposites of hightail

The opposite of hightail shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

linger
dawdle
saunter
loiter
tarry
stroll
amble
See all opposites of hightail

• Nearby Words

highmindedness
highness
highroad
hightail
hightop
highway
highwayman

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hightail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hightail
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