mustela vs skulk

mustela

noun
  • Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela. 

skulk

noun
  • A group of foxes. 

  • The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way. 

  • A stealthy or furtive gait or way of moving. 

  • A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans). 

  • The act of avoiding an obligation or responsibility. 

verb
  • To avoid an obligation or responsibility. 

  • To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm). 

  • To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection. 

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