skulk
/skʌlk/
verb
- To move or hide in a stealthy, secretive way, often because of fear, guilt, or a bad intention.
- He skulked in the shadows outside the building, hoping not to be seen.
- Instead of facing his mistake, he skulked away from the group.
- The cat skulked behind the bushes, waiting to pounce on the mouse.
Antonyms
noun
- A person who skulks; someone who moves or hides in a sneaky or cowardly way.
- Don't be such a skulk — come out and talk to us.
- The villagers whispered about the skulk who lived in the forest.
- The old skulk was known for lurking around the docks at night.