scarpering
Bolting in haste
Scarpering is the present participle of scarper, British slang meaning to run away or flee hastily, especially to avoid trouble: The kids went scarpering when they heard the police sirens.
The word suggests a quick, undignified departure rather than a planned exit.
Rapid escape from danger
- abscondingDeparting secretly to evade
- boltingDeparting at speed
- running awayRapid departure from danger
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
flight · evasion · disappearing · vanishing · slipping away · making off · decamping · taking off
Departing undetected
- skulkingMoving furtively, covertly
- stealing awayDeparting unnoticed, furtively
- ducking outLeaving discreetly, often early
- eludingEscaping or avoiding skillfully
- breakneck speedDangerously rapid velocity
- snap decisionInstant, unreflective determination
fleeing
Rapid escape from danger
- abscondingDeparting secretly to evade
- boltingDeparting at speed
- running awayRapid departure from danger
getaway · flight · evasion · disappearing · vanishing · slipping away · making off · decamping · taking off · hightailing
sneaking off
Departing undetected
- skulkingMoving furtively, covertly
- stealing awayDeparting unnoticed, furtively
- ducking outLeaving discreetly, often early
quick getaway
- breakneck speedDangerously rapid velocity
- snap decisionInstant, unreflective determination
scarperingstaying
Continuing in place
remaining · staying put · standing still · stopping · lingering
scarperingstanding one's ground
Refusing to yield position
facing · confronting · braving · tackling · engaging
scarperingstanding one's ground
Refusing to yield position
facing the music · confronting · braving · approaching · advancing
escape, escaped, escapes, escaping, escapee, escapade, escapism, escapist, escaper