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skulk

verb as in lurk; shirk

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Example Sentences

This is not a time to manipulate or skulk into situations sideways, attempting to give a false impression of nonchalance.

It is lawful to pray God that we be not led into temptation; but not lawful to skulk from those that come to us.

Darkness fell quickly, and in the gathering gloom they saw two more figures skulk into the cabin.

They should have done a better job of brainwashing, if they expected him to skulk in like a scared rabbit!

Jenkins here is a fat-head for sleep, while Moore is a young sailor but a damned old soldier and would sooner skulk than work.

Your own people will not own you, and no tribe of redmen would have you in their wigwams; you skulk among petticoated warriors.

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On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to skulk, such as: crouch, prowl, slink, snoop, avoid, and bypass.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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