Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sneak | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
rat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sneak (noun) | rat (noun) |
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someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse |
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions | a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure |
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible |
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike | |
one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority |
sneak (adjective) | rat (adjective) |
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed |
sneak (verb) | rat (verb) |
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to go stealthily or furtively | give away information about somebody |
make off with belongings of others | catch rats, especially with dogs |
pass on stealthily | give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat |
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner | desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage |
take the place of work of someone on strike | |
employ scabs or strike breakers in |