Synonyms for skulk

Synonyms for (verb) skulk

Synonyms: skulk

Definition: move stealthily

Usage: The lonely man skulks down the main street all day

Similar words: walk

Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet


Synonyms: skulk, malinger

Definition: avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

Similar words: goldbrick, fiddle, shirk, shrink from

Definition: avoid (one's assigned duties)

Usage: The derelict soldier shirked his duties


Synonyms: lurk, skulk

Definition: lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

Similar words: hide, conceal

Definition: prevent from being seen or discovered

Usage: Muslim women hide their faces; hide the money


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