godan verb (-ru)
Emphasizes leaving a place quickly, often to escape danger or an unpleasant situation. Can also be used figuratively for things disappearing.
泥棒は警察を見るとすぐに逃げ去った。
The thief fled as soon as he saw the police.
不安な気持ちがようやく逃げ去った。
The uneasy feeling finally disappeared.