skulk

Verb
  1. Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner (synset 202646137)
  2. Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill (synset 202469555)
  3. Move stealthily (synset 201922514)
    "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"

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