Scurry and Skitter

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Scurry verb - To move about or proceed hurriedly.

Usage example: so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground

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Skitter is a synonym for scurry. In some cases you can use "Skitter" instead a verb "Scurry".

Nearby Words: scurried, scurrying

Skitter verb - Move about or proceed hurriedly.

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Scurry is a synonym for skitter. You can use "Scurry" instead a verb "Skitter".

Nearby Words: skittered, skittering

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