1. moved stealthily or furtively, especially to avoid notice or hide from others
Usage: past tense of skulk

Examples

• The cat skulked through the tall grass, hunting for mice.
• He skulked around the corner, trying not to be seen.
• The thief skulked in the shadows before breaking into the house.
• She skulked away from the party after the embarrassing incident.
• The wolf skulked at the edge of the campsite.
• He skulked behind the building, avoiding his angry boss.