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Synonyms of skulk

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Another word for skulk is shirk. Other synonyms of skulk are shirker, skulker, hide, sneak and steal.

Synonyms and similar words for skulk

nounOne who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

verbTo stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of...

verbTo move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

  • sneakTo creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
  • steal

Meaning of skulk

  1. noun A group of foxes.
  2. noun A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
  3. noun The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.

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Questions about synonyms of skulk

What is another word for skulk?
Skulk has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shirk, shirker, skulker, hide, sneak and steal.
What does skulk mean?
Skulk means a group of foxes.

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