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lurk
Synonyms and Antonyms of lurk
1 to move about in a sly or secret manner we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner Synonyms sneak, mooch, mouse, pussyfoot, shirk, skulk, slide, slink, slip, snake, stealRelated Words crawl, creep, edge, inch, worm; ghost, pad, tiptoe
2 to remain out of sight watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass Synonyms hole up, lie, hide, repose, skulkRelated Words slink, sneak; avoid, elude, evadeNear Antonyms come out, materialize, show up, turn upAntonyms appear
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