Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed.
Creep
/kriːp/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
But Molly had crept away.
He slowly creeps up the steps and disappears.
It's creeping along.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old English verb crēopan meaning to creep, crawl, related to Dutch kruipen and German kriechen.
Usage Statistics:
9 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Moderate
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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