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skulking

/ˈskʌlkɪŋ/verb / adjective
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Skulking means to move stealthily or hide in a furtive manner, often to avoid detection or responsibility, evoking images of shadowy figures slipping through the dark. In contemporary contexts, it's frequently used to describe evasive behavior in everyday life or literature, adding a hint of suspicion or cowardice to the action.

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