skulk
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/skʌlk/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- 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.
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Synonyms
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