Difference between Skulk and Sneak
I am wondering what are the differences between "skulk" and "sneak"?
I looked on oxford dictionary:
Skulk: "Keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive."
Sneak: "Move or go in a furtive or stealthy way."
They sound the same. Are they different at all? Some concrete examples would be appreciated.
As pointed out in your dictionary:
To sneak means to move in a certain manner.
To skulk means to hide in a certain manner.
Examples
John saw Mary sneaking through the bushes. (Mary is moving)
John saw Mary skulking in the bushes. (Mary is hiding)