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skulker

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of skulker

someone who acts in a sly and secret manner

  • she surprised the skulker eavesdropping beneath her window
Synonyms of skulker

lurker, skulk, slyboots, sneak, sneaker
Words Related to skulker

skunk, snake, weasel

sharper, sharpie (or sharpy), slicker, swindler

snoop, snooper, spy

stalker

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