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Creeper

One who, or that which, creeps; any creeping thing.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oscine 76% connected

Relating to the Oscines.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Creep 74% connected

To move along the ground, or on any other surface, on the belly, as a worm or reptile; to move as a child on the hands and knees; to crawl.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Creep 74% connected

To move along the ground, or on any other surface, on the belly, as a worm or reptile; to move as a child on the hands and knees; to crawl.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sneak 74% connected

To creep or steal (away or about) privately; to come or go meanly, as a person afraid or ashamed to be seen; as, to sneak away from company.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sneak 74% connected

To creep or steal (away or about) privately; to come or go meanly, as a person afraid or ashamed to be seen; as, to sneak away from company.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Crawler 92% connected

One who, or that which, crawls; a creeper; a reptile.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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