scurry away
Dash off quickly
To scurry away is to leave quickly with short, hurried movements, suggesting haste driven by fear or alarm.
Small creatures scurry away when startled: The mice scurried away when I turned on the light.
People scurry away to avoid confrontation or embarrassment: He scurried away before anyone could ask questions.
- scamperQuick, light-footed dash
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- take flightDepart swiftly, often fearfully
- hurryMove with urgency
- skitterMove light and fast
dash · make a break · bolt · dart · race · quick escape · evade · scramble · hustle · skedaddle · beat a hasty retreat · retreat · sprint · scuttle · hasten · rush · withdraw · run for cover
scurry awaycharge
Cost or accusation
approach · advance · come closer · move in · close in
scurry awayswagger
Confident, boastful manner
march · stand one's ground · promenade · glide · parade
scurry awaystand firm
Refuse to retreat
stay put · hold ground · remain · stand one's ground · freeze