creeps Synonyms
Another word for creeps
• noun (Context 1)
A sensation of nervous fear, dread, or revulsion, as if things were crawling on one's skin (usually preceded by 'the').
"Walking through the abandoned, dimly lit hallway at midnight gave everyone the heebie-jeebies."
• verb (Context 2)
To move slowly and carefully, especially with the body close to the ground or in order to avoid being heard or noticed (third-person singular present of creep).
"The cat sneaks silently through the tall grass while stalking a sparrow."
• noun (Context 3)
Obnoxious, unpleasant, or unsettling people (plural of creep).
"She decided to leave the party early to avoid dealing with any obnoxious weirdos."
• verb (Context 4)
To develop, advance, or enter gradually and almost imperceptibly over time (third-person singular present of creep).
"Doubt often seeps into a person's mind when a complex project faces repeated delays."
• verb (Context 5)
To grow along the ground or over another surface by means of extending stems or tendrils (of a plant; third-person singular present of creep).
"English ivy climbs steadily up the old brick wall of the university library."
• noun (Context 6)
Instances of gradual, almost imperceptible movement, shift, or expansion beyond original boundaries (plural of creep).
"Engineers monitored the hillside for soil shifts following weeks of heavy rainfall."
Opposites of creeps
The opposite of creeps shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: