scuttled Definition
- 1run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps
- 2sink (one's own ship) deliberately by holing it or opening its seacocks to let water in
Using scuttled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scuttled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The thief scuttled away when he saw the police.
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The captain ordered the crew to scuttle the ship to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
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The plan to scuttle the project was met with resistance from the team.
scuttled Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scuttled
rumor or gossip about the affairs of others
Example
I heard some scuttlebutt that the company is going to lay off some employees.
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By refusing to listen to feedback, he scuttled his own ship and lost the opportunity for promotion.
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The thief scuttled away when he saw the police approaching.
Summary: scuttled in Brief
The verb 'scuttled' [ˈskʌtld] means to run quickly or sink a ship deliberately. It can be used to describe someone running away quickly, as in 'The thief scuttled away when he saw the police,' or to describe sinking a ship intentionally, as in 'The captain ordered the crew to scuttle the ship.' The phrase 'scuttlebutt' refers to rumors or gossip, while 'scuttle one's own ship' means to cause one's own downfall.
