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Scat

Go away; begone; away; -- chiefly used in driving off a cat.

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Manner of action 3

Flee 76% connected

To run away, as from danger or evil; to avoid in an alarmed or cowardly manner; to hasten off; -- usually with from. This is sometimes omitted, makin…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Fly 76% connected

To move in or pass thorugh the air with wings, as a bird.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Skedaddle 76% connected

To betake one's self to flight, as if in a panic; to flee; to run away.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Leave 76% connected

To send out leaves; to leaf; -- often with out.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Singing 76% connected

of Sing

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Vocalizing 76% connected

of Vocalize

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Synonym 4

Bunk 92% connected

A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Escape 92% connected

To flee from and avoid; to be saved or exempt from; to shun; to obtain security from; as, to escape danger.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lam 92% connected

To beat soundly; to thrash.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Run 92% connected

of Run

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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