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Skulk

To hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner; to lie close, or to move in a furtive way; to lurk.

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Broader term 5

Conceal 76% connected

To hide or withdraw from observation; to cover; to cover or keep from sight; to prevent the discovery of; to withhold knowledge of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Fiddle 76% connected

A stringed instrument of music played with a bow; a violin; a kit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hide 76% connected

To conceal, or withdraw from sight; to put out of view; to secrete.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shirk 76% connected

To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Walk 76% connected

To move along on foot; to advance by steps; to go on at a moderate pace; specifically, of two-legged creatures, to proceed at a slower or faster rate…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Lurcher 74% connected

One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lurcher 74% connected

One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shammer 74% connected

One who shams; an impostor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shammer 74% connected

One who shams; an impostor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Lurk 92% connected

To lie hid; to lie in wait.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Malinger 92% connected

To act the part of a malingerer; to feign illness or inability.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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