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skulked

VERB

lurk; shirk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crouch prowl slink snoop

STRONG

avoid bypass creep dodge elude evade hide pussyfoot sidestep slack snake sneak steal

WEAK

conceal oneself lie in wait

Antonyms

STRONG

confront encounter face meet take on

Example Sentences

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Defector Brooks Koepka skulked back to the PGA Tour, accepting penalties for going astray.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Unlike earlier generations of royals who skulked in and out of the hospital alone, Charles left his recent treatment with Camilla by his side, providing the support most people would expect from their spouses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

An apparently unhappy Suarez skulked about in a couple of friendlies, but ultimately stayed at Liverpool, rather than submit a formal transfer request to up Arsenal's ante.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

At Other, though, I skulked, soaking up the sounds but keeping resolutely shtum, staying for ages then leaving with just freesheets and flyers, usually.

From The Guardian • Nov. 26, 2020

A few older kids booed as she skulked up to the machine.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton