sneaking

• Describe una sensación o sospecha que no se expresa o reconoce abiertamente, a menudo creciendo gradualmente en intensidad.

Describes a feeling or suspicion that is not openly expressed or acknowledged, often gradually growing in intensity.

1. Not openly expressedB2informal

   A feeling or suspicion that is not openly stated or fully acknowledged, often persistent.

   sospecha persistente no confesada

   • I have a sneaking suspicion that he is hiding something.
   • She felt a sneaking admiration for her rival's skill.
   • He had a sneaking feeling that they were being watched.

   Sinónimosintuitivelingeringnaggingpersistentunacknowledgedunexpressedunspokenvague

   Antónimosacknowledgeddeclaredexpressedopenovert

• Verbo usado para indicar un movimiento silencioso y furtivo para no ser notado, o hacer algo de manera sigilosa o disimulada.

A verb used to indicate moving quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed, or doing something in a stealthy manner.

verbo irregular

1. Move stealthilyB1informal

   To move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.

   moverse sigilosamente

   • He sneaked out of the house while everyone was asleep.
   • The cat sneaked up on the bird.
   • She sneaked into the room without making a sound.

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   Antónimosmarchparadestrut

2. Secretly bring or takeB1informal

   To bring, take, or put something in a secretive or furtive manner.

   Pasar o llevar a escondidas

   • He sneaked a snack into the movie theater.
   • She sneaked a look at the test answers.
   • They sneaked the gift into the house before the party.

   Sinónimosslipsmugglespirittuckwhisk

3. StealB2informal

   To take something that belongs to someone else, often in a sneaky way.

   Robar a escondidas

   • Someone sneaked my wallet while I wasn't looking.
   • He sneaked a few cookies from the jar.
   • They sneaked the money from the drawer.

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4. Pass on secretlyB2informal

   To give or pass something to someone in a stealthy or secretive manner.

   Pasar a escondidas

   • She sneaked a note to her friend during class.
   • He sneaked the information to the reporter.
   • They sneaked the documents out of the office.

   Sinónimosplantslipsmuggle

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