escabullirse

Definitions of escabullirse
  1. verb
    to move about or proceed hurriedly
    synonyms: correr, corretear
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    type of:
    correr
    move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
  2. verb
    to go stealthily or furtively
    synonyms: caminar de puntillas
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    type of:
    andar, caminar
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  3. verb
    walk stealthily
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    type of:
    andar, caminar
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  4. verb
    make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
    synonyms: eludir, esquivar, evitar, regatear
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. verb
    move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
    synonyms: eludir, esquivar, evitar, regatear
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  6. verb
    put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
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    type of:
    actuar, hacer, llevar a cabo
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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