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scarper Synonyms

Another word for scarper

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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
run away
flee
bolt
make off
skedaddle
scram
Strong
clear out
abscond
decamp

Opposites of scarper

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

stay
remain
linger
wait
See all opposites of scarper

• Nearby Words

scarlet macaw
scarlet pimpernel
scarlet sage
scarper
scarred
scarring
scarved

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