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CRAWL Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word crawl. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word crawl. (close relations)
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creep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

• a slow longitudinal movement or deformation

• a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

verb

• move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

• to go stealthily or furtively

• grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)

• show submission or fear

cower
verbv
verb

• crouch or curl up

• show submission or fear

crawling
verbv
noun

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

creeping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

cringe
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

• A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• show submission or fear

fawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

• a young deer

verb

• show submission or fear

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

• have fawns

grovel
verbv
verb

• show submission or fear

australian crawl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick

front crawl
nounn
noun

• a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick

Best Hypernyms For CRAWL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crawl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
move travel bend feel flex go locomote locomotion motion movement pullulate swarm swim teem
Phrases (1)
swimming stroke

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