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scurry

verb

/ˈskʌr.i/

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

hurry, dash, rush, scamper, scramble

walk, stroll, saunter

scurry away, scurry across, scurry into

To speed up a process or complete work quickly.

To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.