Used when someone leaves abruptly, often to avoid being caught or facing consequences. As the scandal broke, the minister decamped to a remote country.
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Unexpected Trouble
Implies leaving to avoid unforeseen problems or changes in situation. The tourists had to decamp when the volcano showed signs of eruption.
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Underlying Tone
Often suggests a negative or unwanted reason for the sudden departure. Once the audit began, the company's CFO decamped overnight.