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Vocabulary Entry
creep
|verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To move slowly and quietly in a way that is often intended to avoid being noticed.
Example Sentences
"The cat began to creep towards the unsuspecting mouse."
"She decided to creep around the house to surprise her friends."
"He could hear footsteps creeping up behind him."
N
noun
A slow, stealthy movement or manner of moving.
Example Sentences
"There was a creep in the darkness that made him uneasy."
"The creep of the fog along the coast was beautiful yet eerie."
"He felt a creep of fear as he entered the abandoned building."
N
noun
A person who behaves in a socially awkward way, often perceived as strange or unsettling.
Example Sentences
"That guy is such a creep; I feel uncomfortable around him."
"She noticed a creep watching her from across the street."
"Don't be such a creep; try to be more friendly."