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PROWLED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word prowled. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word prowled. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PROWLED

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hunted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

stalked
verbv
adjective

• having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

crept
verbv
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

lurked
verbv
verb

• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• wait in hiding to attack

• to monitor a web forum or similar without making your presence pubilc

skulked
verbv
verb

• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

• avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

• move furtively

slinked
verbv
verb

• walk stealthily

sneaked
verbv
noun

• a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

• someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

adjective satellite

• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

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

• make off with belongings of others

• pass on stealthily

lurch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the act of moving forward suddenly

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move abruptly

• move slowly and unsteadily

• loiter about, with no apparent aim

• defeat by a lurch

Best Hypernyms For PROWLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prowled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
walk footle lallygag linger loaf loiter lollygag lounge lurk tarry walking
Phrases (4)
hang aroundmess aboutmill aboutmill around

Alternatives for HUNTED

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