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Another word for prowl

Verb

  1. To move silently and furtively

    2. See also:

    move

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Another word for prowl

Verb
    2. See also:

    sneak

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Sentence Examples

  • I think I'll prowl around town on such a nice night.

  • I'd never drive with my own plates when I'm on the prowl for little people.

  • Jackals prowl among the ruins of Zion (verse 18; cf.

  • The tiger frequently makes his presence felt, but is seldom seen; he prefers to prowl in what the Malays call tiger weather, that is, dark, starless, misty nights.

  • "I hadn.t noticed," Kris said and took another sip, aware his brother was always on the prowl for some weakness to exploit.

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