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skulk

/skĘŚlk/

noun

Meaning

  • A group of foxes.

  • A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).

  • The act of skulking.

  • One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

Synonyms

shirk,
shirker,
skulker

verb

Meaning

  • To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).

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

  • To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

Synonyms

hide,
shirk,
sneak,
steal