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sneaking The act of quietly and surreptitiously moving about or making one's way, typically to avoid being noticed. ■ "I had been sneaking around the office all day trying to find the perfect snack for my afternoon pick-me-up. When I finally found a stash of donuts in the break room, I let out a sigh of relief and quickly hid behind the vending machine to avoid being caught by my boss.
Sneaker A person who is very good at sneaking around, often in order to avoid being caught. ■ "I accidentally left my phone charging on the desk when I was supposed to be sneaking out of the library, but luckily no one noticed!"
Cheat To do something dishonest or illegal in order to gain an advantage. ■ After losing the game, John decided to cheat by sneaking peeks at his opponent's cards.
detection The act of finding something out about someone or something, usually by sneaking around and spying. ■ "I knew he was hiding something so I used my detective skills to find it."
Elves A group of small, mischievous creatures with pointed ears and delicate features. ■ "I saw a group of elves sneaking around the grocery store, trying to steal some apples!
escapade A wild and exciting adventure, especially one that involves breaking free from something or someone. ■ "John's escapade involved sneaking out of his parents' house to go see a movie with his friends."
grounded To be forced to stay on the ground and not fly away. ■ "I was so grounded after I got caught sneaking out late at night."
misbehave To engage in improper or unruly conduct, often to the amusement of others. ■ "I misbehaved by sneaking out of class to play video games."
Mistrust "To be unable to believe or rely on someone or something, often with suspicion." ■ John mistrusted his neighbor after seeing him sneaking around in the backyard late at night.
robbin A mischievous and cunning creature that steals apples from unsuspecting humans. ■ "I can't believe that robbin stole my apple! That thief is always sneaking around."
rule A set of principles or guidelines that dictate behavior in a particular situation or context. ■ "I may have broken the rule, but I couldn't resist sneaking an extra slice of pizza."
Smuggled The act of sneaking something across a border or through customs without paying taxes or declaring it. ■ I smuggled this bag of chips across the border, but I didn't want to pay any import taxes on them.
Alibi2 A clever excuse or falsehood used to justify one's absence from a place or event at a particular time. ■ John's alibi was that he was at home watching TV, but his neighbor saw him sneaking out of his house and caught him red-handed.
coyote A mischievous and intelligent canine, often depicted as a trickster or thief in Native American folklore. ■ "After sneaking into the garden, the coyote stole all of the tomatoes and left behind a note that read: 'Sorry I couldn't resist the temptation. Yours truly, a coyote.'
gnomes A small, mischievous creature often depicted with a pointed hat and a long, bushy beard. Gnomes are known for their love of gardening and their tendency to steal small objects. ■ "I once saw a group of gnomes stealing garden tools from the local florist's shop. I quickly hid behind a nearby hedge and waited until they were gone before sneaking over to the florist's and returning all the stolen items."
haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people. ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving. ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."
illegals A group of people who are not allowed to be in a certain place or do a certain thing because they have broken the law. ■ I saw some illegals sneaking through the fence and into the country club. It was hilarious!
infiltration The act of sneaking into a place or organization by pretending to be someone else, often with the intention of gathering information or causing mischief. ■ "I infiltrated the party posing as a celebrity, but I couldn't help but dance like a fool."
violate To do something that is forbidden or against the rules, often by using force or coercion. ■ "I'm not allowed to eat ice cream before dinner, but I always find a way to violate this rule by sneaking a scoop after my mom goes to bed."