scampered
Fled with haste
Scampered is the past tense of scamper, meaning to run with quick, light steps—the way a small animal or child moves when excited or frightened: The squirrel scampered up the tree.
The word suggests playful or hurried movement rather than serious flight.
Moved with quick, short steps
- dartedMoved suddenly, swiftly
- dashedMoved with sudden speed
- sprintedRan at top speed
- hurriedDone too quickly
rushed · raced · hastened · scooted · zipped · whisked · scrambled · bustled
Played in lively way
- rompedPlayed with wild energy
- gamboledPlayed by leaping
- cavortedMoved playfully, energetically
- prancedMoved with showy steps
skipped · bounced · scurried · darted · capered · hopped · bounded · frisked
scurried
Moved with quick, short steps
hurried · rushed · raced · hastened · scooted · zipped · whisked · scrambled · bustled · scuttled
frolicked
Played in lively way
pranced · skipped · bounced · scurried · darted · capered · hopped · bounded · frisked · tumbled
bolted
Fastened or fled suddenly
rushed · retreated · evaded · scattered · dispersed · ducked · dodged · slipped · vanished · skedaddled
toddled
Walked with unsteady steps
tottered · skittered · tumbled · chased · giggled · scurried · dashed · romped · raced · scrambled
scamperedfaced
Met without flinching
confronted · charged · advanced · approached · stood one's ground