"skulk" in the verb sense
1. lurk, skulk
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
2. malinger, skulk
avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
3. skulk
move stealthily
"The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"
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