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Sneak up
Verb
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
Verb
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard
"If you sneak up from behind like that, you'll give me a heart attack!"
2.
Verb
To deliver a sudden effect, often unexpectedly and without warning.
"Watch out for that brown liquor. It sneaks up on you quickly."
Synonyms
creep up
sneak
sneak in
creep up on
skulk
stalk
slink
sneak past
steal
lurk
creep
becreep
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