LAM

• (noun) a rapid escape (as by criminals)

  "the thieves made a clean getaway", "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"

  synonyms : getaway

• (verb) give a thrashing to; beat hard

  synonyms : flail , thrash , thresh

• (verb) flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

  "If you see this man, run!", "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

  synonyms : break away , bunk , escape , fly the coop , head for the hills , hightail it , run , run away , scarper , scat , take to the woods , turn tail

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