creep

US /kriːp/
UK /kriːp/
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1.

move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed

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The cat crept silently towards the bird.
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He crept out of the room so as not to wake anyone.
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sneaktiptoeslithercrawlprowl
2.

(of a plant) grow along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches

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Ivy creeps up the old stone wall.
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The vine crept across the garden path.
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climbsprawltrailspread
3.

(of a feeling or an unpleasant sensation) develop or spread gradually and almost imperceptibly

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A feeling of dread crept over her.
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Doubt began to creep into his mind.
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1.

a person who is regarded as unpleasant and annoying

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He's such a creep, always staring at people.
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I got a weird vibe from that guy, he's a total creep.
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weirdopervertsleazeballfreakoddball
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