creep in

/krip ɪn/
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Other forms: crept in; creeping in; creeps in; creeped in

Definitions of creep in
  1. verb
    enter surreptitiously
    “In this essay, the author's personal feelings creep in”
    synonyms: sneak in
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    type of:
    penetrate, perforate
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
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