Scurry Synonyms and Antonyms

skûrē, skŭrē
To move swiftly on foot so that both feet leave the ground during each stride
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. run
  2. scamper
  3. sprint
  4. base
  5. bustle
  6. contemptible
  7. dart
  8. dash
  9. disease
  10. flit
  11. harry
  12. hasten
  13. hie
  14. hurry
  15. hustle
  16. mean
  17. race
  18. rush
  19. scoot
  20. scorbutic
  21. scuddle
  22. scuttle
  23. shabby
  24. skedaddle
  25. speed
  26. vile
  27. whisk
Move along swiftly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. scamper
  2. race
  3. rush
  4. skitter
  5. scuttle
Antonyms:
  1. walk
  2. amble
  3. dawdle
  4. loaf
  5. stroll
Rushing about hastily in an undignified way
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. scamper
  2. scramble

Words Related to Scurry

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Scurry Sentence Examples

  • When running, they arch their backs and scurry away in a series of short leaps.

  • Sora began to scurry back to a safe distance from the edge.

  • Connor obeyed, and as Victor made a move toward him, Jackson blocked him, allowing him to scurry to safety.

  • He sees something about a foot long scurry across the floor under the bed.

  • I had to quickly scurry out of the park trying not to be spotted with shit all over my legs.

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