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skitter Synonyms

Another word for skitter

Choosing another word for skitter depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To move lightly, quickly, and often erratically across a surface, barely touching it.

Usage Example

"Startled by the sudden light, several small crabs skittered across the wet sand into the surf."

Strongest
scurry
scuttle
Strong
scamper
flit
dart
skip
skim

• noun (Context 2)

A light, rapid, and often irregular movement or sound across a surface.

Usage Example

"She heard the faint scurry of tiny claws across the attic floorboards."

Strongest
scurry
scuttle
Strong
scamper
patter
Weak
dash

• verb (Context 3)

To draw a baited hook or lure lightly and rapidly along the surface of the water (in angling).

Usage Example

"The experienced angler skittered the frog lure over the lily pads to entice a strike from the bass."

Strong
skim
skip

Opposites of skitter

The opposite of skitter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trudge
plod
lumber
crawl
creep
See all opposites of skitter

• Nearby Words

skirt
skirting
skit
skitter
skittery
skittish
skittishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skitter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skitter
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