slinked

VERB

creep by

Synonyms

WEAK

coast cower glide glissade go stealthily gumshoe lurk meander pass quietly prowl pussyfoot shirk sidle skitter skulk slick slide slip snake sneak steal undulate

VERB

creep by

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lurk meander prowl sidle skitter skulk slither sneak undulate

STRONG

coast cower glide glissade mooch pussyfoot shirk slick slide slip snake steal

WEAK

go stealthily gumshoe pass quietly

Example Sentences

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The writer who runs a dairy in crepe-flat Skagit Valley politely nodded while I slinked away to research the word.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

As Argentina took a commanding 2-0 lead, some Brazil fans in attendance slinked out.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2022

The half ended in a previously unthinkable 17-17 tie with Utah dancing off the field to a deafening roar while the Trojans quietly slinked away.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2022

A keeper gave a verbal command, and she slinked up to the enclosure’s fence, offering her hip for the jab.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2021

So after the two movies, I slinked into my manager’s office and asked to be moved to evening hours on weekends.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King