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to slink

to slink

16 6.7
To move quietly and carefully to avoid being seen
  • verb
  • /slɪŋk/
translation icon : escabullirse
  • Feeling guilty, she decided to slink away from the party unnoticed.
  • slink away
  • slink back
  • slink quietly

So Farah just kind of like slinks in to the shadows.

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Examples

Synonyms

to slip
vsto slink
503 2.3

To move quietly and easily, often without being noticed

is more deliberate cautious and tied to guilt or fear than smooth motion
to creep
vsto slink
155 2.5

To move slowly and quietly with the body low to the ground

often shows guilt or fear as motive rather than just low posture
to sneak out
vsto slink
  • Informal
125 3.7

To leave a place quietly so no one notices you

is usually motivated by guilt or fear rather than mainly secrecy
to lurk
vsto slink
104 5.5

To stay hidden and move secretly to watch or frighten people

is mainly about moving away quietly from guilt or fear rather than waiting hidden
to tiptoe
vsto slink
44 3.1

To walk quietly on the toes to avoid making noise

is more about secretive escape from guilt or fear rather than toe walking
to slip out
vsto slink
39 3.8

To leave a place quietly without anyone noticing

often involves moving because of guilt or fear not only leaving discreetly
to prowl
vsto slink
35 5.3

To move quietly around a place looking for something

is driven by guilt or fear and aims to avoid notice rather than searching
to slither
vsto slink
35 4.3

To move smoothly and quietly like a snake along the ground

emphasizes sliding motion while this one focuses on fearful secrecy and caution
to sneak off
vsto slink
  • Informal
33 4.0

Leave a place quietly so others do not notice

is more about moving from guilt or fear rather than only leaving discreetly
to creep up
vsto slink
33 4.6

To move or happen slowly and quietly so it is not noticed

is more about shrinking away in guilt or fear than stealthy approach
to slip away
vsto slink
32 3.4

To leave a place quietly without anyone noticing

is usually linked to guilt or fear as the reason for moving quietly
to skulk
vsto slink
20 7.7

To move or act quietly to avoid being noticed

is often driven by guilt or fear rather than general secrecy
to sneak away
vsto slink
  • Informal
17 3.6

To leave a place quietly without being noticed

is often tied to guilt or fear rather than only stealthy leaving
to duck out
vsto slink
  • Informal
12 7.2

To leave a place quickly and quietly to avoid something you should do

is usually slower cautious movement from guilt or fear rather than quick exit
to sidle
vsto slink
5 8.1

To move slowly and quietly to the side to avoid being noticed

is usually driven by guilt or fear rather than merely walking sideways
to skulk in the shadows
vsto slink
1 8.6

To hide and move quietly in dark places to avoid being seen

is more about quiet movement from guilt or fear than static hiding
to sidle past
vsto slink
1 7.9

To move sideways past someone quietly without being noticed

is more about secretive movement from guilt or fear rather than passing by
to sidle away
vsto slink
1 7.7

To move quietly to the side and away so people do not notice you

includes guilt or fear motive for leaving rather than just quiet withdrawal
to pussyfoot
vsto slink
  • Informal
8.9

To move quietly and carefully to avoid being noticed

is more about moving secretly from guilt or fear not just hesitance

Antonyms

march
69 1.8

A steady walk by a group often during a protest or parade

strut
8 6.3

A proud, stiff walk that shows you want attention

How Sneaky

to prowl
35 5.3
to skulk
20 7.7
sneak
2 5.6
to slink
16 6.7
to tiptoe
44 3.1

Surface Forms

slink infinitive
slinking present participle
slinks third person singular
slunk past
slunk past participle

Etymology

The word slink comes from an old word like sink, meaning 'to go down'. Imagine someone lowering themselves and moving low to avoid being seen, and that image helps explain why slink means to move quietly and secretly.