Sneak

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NOUN

a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

prowler, stalker

someone who prowls or sneaks about

fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

VERB

mouse, creep, pussyfoot

to go stealthily or furtively

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

pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract

make off with belongings of others

slip

pass on stealthily

ADJ

furtive, sneak(a), sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

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