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[ adjective ] concealed and unsuspected

Examples

"lurking dangers" "search for lurking ambiguities"

Related terms

concealed

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[ adjective ] marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Synonyms

furtive stealthy sneaky sneak surreptitious skulking

Examples

"a furtive manner" "a lurking prowler" "a sneak attack" "stealthy footsteps" "a surreptitious glance at his watch" "someone skulking in the shadows"

Related terms

concealed

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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