Meaning & use
Skulked
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Moved about stealthily or hid, typically to avoid notice, often out of guilt or menace.
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The stray cat skulked along the alley, wary of every passerby.
He skulked in the shadows, waiting for the guards to pass.
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The word almost always carries a negative connotation, suggesting furtive or cowardly avoidance rather than simple quiet movement.
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