Creep and Scuttle

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Creep verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

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Scuttle is an antonym for creep.

Nearby Words: creepy, creeping, creeper

Scuttle verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: mice scuttling across the barn floor to escape the cats

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Creep is an antonym for scuttle.

Nearby Words: scuttled, scuttling

creep tank

scuttle tank

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