Hightailed is a colloquial term used to convey the act of running away or moving quickly. Its synonyms include bolted, fled, skedaddled, rushed, hustled, sprinted, dashed, scurried, darted, and galloped. These words are often used interchangeably with hightailed, depending on the context of the sentence. For instance, we may say, "The thief bolted after committing the crime," or "The athlete galloped towards the finish line." Other similar words include zoomed, hustled, and raced. Each of these synonyms has its own nuances in meaning, but all convey a sense of urgency or haste in movement, indicating that someone or something is moving very quickly.