Scurries Synonyms and Antonyms

To move about or proceed hurriedly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. scuttles
  2. skitters
  3. scampers
Antonyms:
  1. loafs
  2. strolls
  3. dawdles
  4. ambles
  5. walks
To move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each stride
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rushes
  2. sprints
  3. scampers
  4. whisks
  5. speeds
  6. scuttles
  7. runs
  8. scoots
  9. means
  10. hustles
  11. hastens
  12. races
  13. hurries
  14. harries
  15. flits
  16. dashes
  17. darts
  18. bustles
  19. bases
Rushing about hastily in an undignified way
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. scrambles

Scurries Sentence Examples

  • Always erratic, he scurries around, changing direction at complete random.

  • The selected mummy will lie flat on his back, while the wrapper scurries with just 2-3 minutes to wrap his partner from head to toe.

  • The frightened creature is as ill prepared for the season as I and scurries about frantically in the deepening snow in search of sustenance.

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