sneak

noun

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

someone who prowls or sneaks about

a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

verb

pass on stealthily

make off with belongings of others

put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

to go stealthily or furtively

adjective

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

Synonyms for sneak

surreptitiousadj stealthyadj furtiveadj creepv slipv slinkv pussyfootv skulkv stealv lurkv

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