outfled

/ˈaʊtflɛd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘outfly’ or ‘outflit’, to fly or flee away, especially in a sudden or frightened manner.

“The frightened bird outfled the garden in a flash, leaving its predators behind.”

2. noun

past participle of ‘outfly’ or ‘outflit’, something that has been flown or flitted away, such as a bird that has fled.

“The park ranger searched for the bird that had outfled the area, but it was nowhere to be found.”

Synonyms

  • fled
  • flew

Antonyms

  • remained
  • stayed