avaunt

/əˈvɔnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to go away, to depart, or to retire

“The king, feeling defeated, decided to avaunt the battlefield and retreat to his castle.”

2. noun

a signal or warning to depart or leave a place, especially in the context of the supernatural or magic

“The wizard raised his staff and shouted ‘Avaunt!’ to chase away the dark spirits.”

3. interjection

an expression used to bid someone to depart or leave

“Avaunt! Begone from our sight, foul creature!”

Synonyms

  • depart
  • retire
  • withdraw

Antonyms

  • arrive
  • come