Decamped: meaning, definitions and examples

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decamped

 

[ dษชหˆkรฆmpd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to leave suddenly

To decamp means to leave a place suddenly or secretly, often in a hurry. This term is often associated with the idea of retreating or moving away stealthily, especially in a military or informal context. It can imply escaping from a situation or evading responsibilities. The act of decamping might also convey a sense of urgency or necessity.

Synonyms

abscond, depart, evacuate, leave.

Examples of usage

  • The group decamped in the middle of the night to avoid detection.
  • After the scandal, the politician quickly decamped to another country.
  • The campers decided to decamp early due to the impending storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "decamped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desertou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค— เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgehauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarikan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะทะตั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciekล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑ่—ฉใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcampรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desertรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์˜ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utekl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utiekol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่ท‘ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odลกel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรบรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒฅแƒ›แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desertรณ

Etymology

The word 'decamp' originates from the French term 'dรฉcamper,' which means 'to break camp.' The French word itself is derived from 'dรฉ-' (a prefix meaning 'un-' or 'remove') and 'campe' (from 'camp'), which has roots in Latin 'campus,' meaning 'field.' The usage of 'decamp' in English can be traced back to the late 17th century. Historically, it was used primarily in military contexts, referring to the movement of troops from one camp to another, often under the cover of darkness or secrecy. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including any sudden departure, especially when it involves evasion or urgency. Today, 'decamp' conveys the idea of leaving a situation abruptly and can be applied in various scenarios beyond military movements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,596 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.