Synonyms for

Creep

Verb / kri:p / Another word for creep — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move slowly and quietly, especially in a way that makes people feel nervous or frightened

Synonyms & similar words

grovel weirdie sneak cringe creeping cower crawl crawling spook weirdy pussyfoot weirdo mouse fawn sneak slither crawl skulk tiptoe wander meander lurk

Synonyms by register

Formal

infiltrate intrude penetrate insinuate

Informal

sneak tiptoe slouch crawl

Literary

slither ooze lurk

Antonyms

stride march advance gallop rush sprint bolt

Common collocations

  • creep up on
  • creep into
  • creep out of
  • creep along
  • creep forward
  • creep through
  • creep around

Word family

noun creep
verb creep
adjective creepy

Usage note

As a verb, 'creep' often implies slow, stealthy, or unpleasant movement. The adjective 'creepy' describes something that causes unease or a feeling of being watched.

Example sentences

  1. The little boy likes to creep around the house.
  2. I saw a spider creep up the wall.
  3. The cat likes to creep up on unsuspecting birds.
  4. The fog began to creep across the valley.
  5. The vines started to creep up the side of the building.

Quotes

  • I always feel like somebody's watching me and I have no privacy. I always feel like somebody's watching me, tell me is it just a creep?
  • I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here?
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on. You can't hide from it or creep around it. You have to go through it.

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