Synonyms of crawling

Antonyms of crawling

Collocations of crawling

crawling slowly
Frequency: 60 %

The snail was crawling slowly across the garden path.

crawling insects
Frequency: 50 %

The kitchen was infested with crawling insects.

crawling sensation
Frequency: 45 %

She felt a crawling sensation on her skin after walking through the tall grass.

creepy crawling
Frequency: 40 %

I could hear the creepy crawling of insects in the dark.

Idiomatic Expressions for crawling

  • Phrase: crawl under a rock
    Meaning: to hide or avoid attention or responsibility
    Usage: After the embarrassing incident at work, he wanted to crawl under a rock and never show his face again.