skulk

US /skʌlk/
UK /skʌlk/
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1.

se tapir, se cacher, rôder

to move in a stealthy or furtive manner; to hide or move in a way that avoids attention, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive

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He was seen skulking around the abandoned building.
On l'a vu se tapir autour du bâtiment abandonné.
The dog would skulk away whenever it heard a loud noise.
Le chien s'éloignait furtivement chaque fois qu'il entendait un bruit fort.
1.

rôdeur, fuyard

a person who skulks

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He was a known skulk, always avoiding direct confrontation.
C'était un rôdeur connu, évitant toujours la confrontation directe.
The old skulk disappeared into the shadows.
Le vieux rôdeur disparut dans l'ombre.