Synonyms of skulk

Antonyms of skulk

Collocations of skulk

skulk around
Frequency: 70 %

The suspicious figure continued to skulk around the building.

skulk in
Frequency: 60 %

The cat likes to skulk in the shadows before pouncing on its prey.

skulk in the darkness
Frequency: 55 %

The mysterious figure would skulk in the darkness, keeping to the shadows.

skulk in the corner
Frequency: 50 %

The shy child would often skulk in the corner during social gatherings.

skulk away
Frequency: 45 %

Feeling guilty, he decided to skulk away from the scene of the crime.

Idiomatic Expressions for skulk

  • Phrase: skulk in the shadows
    Meaning: to lurk or hide in a secretive or suspicious manner
    Usage: The thief skulked in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.