Skulk

verb
skəlk

Verb

  • move stealthily

    “The lonely man skulks down the main street all day”

    Type of:Walk

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

    Similar:Malinger
    Type of:ShirkGoldbrickFiddle

  • lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

    Similar:Lurk
    Type of:HideConceal

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NASPA

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