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skulk Synonyms

Another word for skulk

Choosing another word for skulk depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To keep out of sight or move stealthily and furtively, typically out of cowardice, guilt, or a desire to shirk duty.

Usage Example

"The stray cat continued to lurk behind the garden shed until the yard was completely quiet."

Strongest
lurk
slink
Strong
sneak
prowl
creep
sidle
loiter
Weak
shirk

• noun (Context 2)

A person or animal that lurks or moves about stealthily, often to avoid responsibility or notice.

Usage Example

"He gained a reputation as an idle skulker who disappeared whenever the heavy farm labor began."

Strongest
skulker
Strong
shirker
malingerer
lurker

• noun (Context 3)

A group or pack of foxes, or occasionally of thieves or vagrants.

Usage Example

"The wildlife photographer waited quietly at dusk hoping to spot a leash of foxes emerging from the den."

Strong
leash
pack

Opposites of skulk

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

parade
stride
march
confront
See all opposites of skulk

• Nearby Words

skosh
skua
skulduggery
skulk
skull
skullcap
skullduggery

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