English dictionary
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English verb: skulk | |||
| 1. | skulk (stative) lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner | ||
| Synonyms | lurk | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conceal, hide | ||
| 2. | skulk (social) avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | ||
| Synonyms | malinger | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fiddle, goldbrick, shirk, shrink from | ||
| 3. | skulk (motion) move stealthily | ||
| Samples | The lonely man skulks down the main street all day. | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot skulk Sue | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | walk | ||
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