to skulk
Third Person
skulks
Present Participle
skulking
Past Tense
skulked
Past Participle
skulked
1
to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner
- The spy skulked in the shadows, carefully observing the target without being detected.
- The cat, attempting to catch a mouse, skulked quietly along the edge of the room.
- As the burglar approached the house, they skulked around the perimeter.
- The predator skulked through the tall grass, stalking its prey.
2
to keep out of sight to avoid detection or confrontation
- The bully would skulk in the school hallway, waiting for an opportunity to intimidate other students.
- Feeling guilty about the broken window, the child decided to skulk in their room.
- The mischief-maker liked to skulk behind the curtains, eavesdropping on conversations.
- The cat, having knocked over a vase, began to skulk away.
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3
to avoid responsibilities or tasks by using deceptive methods
- The teenager tried to skulk out of household chores by pretending to have a severe headache.
- Realizing the challenging nature of the project, some team members attempted to skulk.
- The student's attempt to skulk out of a group project by claiming a sudden family emergency was quickly discovered.
- The employee's frequent attempts to skulk during busy periods raised concerns about their dedication to the job.
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