outcrept

/ˈaʊtkrɛpt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of out creep, to move quietly and secretly out of a place

“The thief outcrept the guards and escaped through the back door.”

2. noun

past participle of out creep, a person or thing that has moved quietly and secretly out of a place

“The outcrept thief was seen running down the street.”

Synonyms

  • escaped
  • slipped

Antonyms

  • appeared
  • arrived