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skulk

/skʌlk/
noun
  1. A group of foxes.

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

  3. The act of skulking.

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

    Similar: hide

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

    Similar: sneak, steal

  3. To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

    Similar: shirk

Synonymshide, shirk, sneak, steal

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