scur

/skɜːr/

Definitions

1. verb

to flee or run away quickly, especially in fear or panic

“The horses scurried out of the field when they heard the thunder.”

2. noun

a small, usually nimble and quick, animal, especially a rabbit or a small mammal

“The scur darted across the road and into the nearby woods.”

Synonyms

  • flee
  • run
  • scurry

Antonyms

  • remain
  • stay