sneaking Synonyms
Another word for sneaking
• verb (Context 1)
To move, go, or convey in a stealthy, quiet, or furtive way so as to avoid notice (present participle of sneak).
"We caught the cat creep into the pantry to investigate the open bag of treats."
• adjective (Context 2)
Persistent in the mind but not openly acknowledged or fully expressed (especially of a suspicion, doubt, or admiration).
"I had a nagging suspicion that the committee had already reached its decision before the meeting began."
• adjective (Context 3)
Acting or done in a stealthy, furtive, or underhanded manner.
"The novel portrays the clerk as a furtive opportunist who takes credit for his colleagues' work."
• noun (Context 4)
The act or practice of moving or acting in a furtive, stealthy, or secretive manner.
"Their constant stealth around the hallways after curfew eventually caught the supervisor's attention."
Opposites of sneaking
The opposite of sneaking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: