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creep

verb

/kriːp/

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

to move slowly and quietly, especially to avoid being noticed

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

The child tried to creep into the room without making a sound.

creep up on

sneak, crawl, tiptoe, prowl, slink, edge

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sneak, crawl, tiptoe, prowl

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crawl, sneak, tiptoe, slink, edge

march, stomp, rush, announce, sprint, charge

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march, stomp, rush, announce

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rush, sprint, charge

creep quietly, creep slowly, creep forward, creep up, creep around, creep into, creep out

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creep quietly, creep slowly, creep forward, creep up, creep around

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creep slowly, creep quietly, creep into, creep out

to show that something is false or wrong

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

To keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall; to give equal importance to...

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem