skulk

Definition of skulk

Verbs

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Synonyms:
lurk
Type of:
conceal, hide
prevent from being seen or discovered
avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
Synonyms:
malinger
Type of:
fiddle, goldbrick, shirk, shrink from
avoid (one's assigned duties)
move stealthily
"The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"
Type of:
walk
use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

Vocabulary Lists for skulk

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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 11-20 »(180 words)
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Words that contain skulk

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