stampedo

/ˈstæmpɪdoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a wild or disorderly flight, as of animals, especially when stampeded

“The herd broke into a panicked stampedo when they heard the hunters approaching.”

2. verb

to drive or cause to run wildly or in a panic, as if stampeded

“The fire alarm caused the employees to stampedo out of the building.”

Synonyms

  • flight
  • rush
  • stampede

Antonyms

  • halt
  • standstill