Yes, the antonym is sauntered
Antonyms for the word scuttled: float, rise
Scuttled has two uses, for instance "A crab scuttled across the beach". But It can also be used to describe the purposeful sinking of a ship as in "The warship was scuttled to prevent use by the enemy".
noun
Words like run or tip toe that has something to do with moving.
ran lightly and quickly
No, "scuttled" and "scampered" are not synonyms, though they both describe quick movement. "Scuttled" typically refers to a hurried, often erratic movement, usually associated with small animals like crabs or mice. In contrast, "scampered" conveys a swift, playful, and light-footed action, often associated with children or small creatures. While they share a sense of speed, their connotations and contexts differ.
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"The fox scampered across the yard, merrily taunting the dog."
The past tense of scamper is scampered.
I just had to smile when I saw how the lobsters scuttled back and forth during their mating dance. Aye Cap'n, the ship's been duly scuttled.
Antonyms for the word scuttled: float, rise
Scuttled has two uses, for instance "A crab scuttled across the beach". But It can also be used to describe the purposeful sinking of a ship as in "The warship was scuttled to prevent use by the enemy".
Realizing their plan of attack would not be successful, it was scuttled.
The kids scuttled everywhere when they heard spring break was coming.
scampered
It was scuttled to avoid capture in 1942, refloated in 1943, then scuttled again.
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