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Skedaddle

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

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Bunk 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Escape 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Flight 76% connected

The act or flying; a passing through the air by the help of wings; volitation; mode or style of flying.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lam 76% connected

To beat soundly; to thrash.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Run 76% connected

of Run

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scat 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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