skulker

/ˈskʌlkər/
noun
  1. A person or animal that skulks; one who moves or hides in a sneaky, secretive way.
    • The teacher caught the skulker trying to hide in the hallway after the bell.
    • A fox is a natural skulker, slipping through the underbrush without a sound.
    • The security guard spotted a skulker near the fence and called for backup.
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