lam

noun

  1. 1

    a rapid escape (as by criminals)

    the thieves made a clean getaway

    after the expose he had to take it on the lam

verb

  1. 1

    give a thrashing to; beat hard

  2. 2

    flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

    If you see this man, run!

    The burglars escaped before the police showed up

Synonyms

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