Synonyms of skulking

skulking

verb

present participle of skulk

1

as in lurking

to move about in a sly or secret manner

I thought I saw someone skulking about in the shadows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurking
• sneaking
• slipping
• slinking
• sliding
• crawling
• stealing
• snaking
• creeping
• tiptoeing
• shirking
• mousing
• pussyfooting
• mooching
• inching
• edging
• padding
• worming
• ghosting

2

as in hiding

to remain out of sight

the animal control officers caught the stray cat that had been skulking behind some trash cans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurking
• hiding
• lying
• slinking
• reposing
• sneaking
• lying low
• holing up
• evading
• sitting tight
• eluding
• avoiding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appearing
• coming out
• showing up
• turning up
• materializing