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Noun
S:
(n)
sneak
(a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible)
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sister term
derivationally related form
S:
(n)
prowler
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sneak
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stalker
(someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions)
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derivationally related form
S:
(n)
fink
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snitch
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snitcher
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stoolpigeon
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stool pigeon
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stoolie
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sneak
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sneaker
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canary
(someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police)
Verb
S:
(v)
sneak
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mouse
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creep
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pussyfoot
(to go stealthily or furtively)
"..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
S:
(v)
sneak
(put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner)
"sneak a look"; "sneak a cigarette"
S:
(v)
pilfer
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cabbage
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purloin
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pinch
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abstract
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snarf
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swipe
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hook
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sneak
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filch
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nobble
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lift
(make off with belongings of others)
S:
(v)
slip
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sneak
(pass on stealthily)
"He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
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sentence frame
Adjective
S:
(adj)
furtive
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sneak
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sneaky
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stealthy
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surreptitious
(marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed)
"a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"