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slither
verb
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How to pronounce slither:

Definition of slither:

slither (verb):
to move along the ground in a twisting way
to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly.
to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface

Synonyms for slither:

grovelskitterwormslidetravelsnaketiptoegocrouchcreep
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Antonyms for slither:

facelandrisestruggleascendcorrectflounderwalkhurtle

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