Cunning and Skulking

Cunning

Cunning adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Skulking and cunning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skulking" instead an adjective "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly

Skulking

Skulking noun - Evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated.
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Cunning and skulking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunning" instead an adjective "Skulking".

Nearby Words: skulk, skulked, skulker
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