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verb(creep)to move along with the body prone and close to the ground
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verb(creep)to move slowly on hands and knees
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verb(creep)to go very slowly
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noun(creep)a movement of or like creeping
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noun(creep)a distressing sensation like that caused by the creeping of insects over one's flesh; especially : a feeling of apprehension or horror —usually used in plural with the
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noun(creep)a feed trough accessible only by young animals and used especially to supply special or supplementary feed —called also creep feeder
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phrasal verb(creep)to cause (someone) to have an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or fear : to give (someone) the creeps
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phrasal verb(creep)to slowly and quietly move closer to (someone) without being noticed —often used figuratively
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noun(creep)movement into a higher tax bracket as a result of income rises intended to offset the effects of inflation
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noun(creep)the gradual broadening of the original objectives of a mission or organization
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idiom(creep)to cause someone to have an uncomfortable feeling of fear or disgust
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idiom(creep)to make someone feel disgusted, afraid, etc.
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idiom(creep)to make someone feel disgusted, afraid, etc.