Run and Scat

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Run verb - To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening.

Usage example: rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise

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Scat is a synonym for run. In some cases you can use "Scat" instead a verb "Run".

Nearby Word: running

Scat verb - Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run.

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Run is a synonym for scat. You can use "Run" instead a verb "Scat".

Used straight when Scat Cat's gang tries to eat Roquefort, then immediately subverted when he manages to spit out O'Malley's name and tell them Duchess and the kittens are in trouble — they run off to go help.

Source: Disney / The Aristocats
No More for Me: At one point, a man sees Scat Cat and his gang of cats run past, with a mouse apparently in hot pursuit (Roquefort is just trying to catch up so he can tell the cats where to go) and promptly pours away his bottle of wine.

Source: Disney / The Aristocats

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