LURKING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lurking. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| hiding | verbv | |||||
noun • the activity of keeping something secret • the state of being hidden | ||||||
| observing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception | ||||||
| skulking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated | ||||||
| sneaking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not openly expressed | ||||||
| stalking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush • the act of following prey stealthily | ||||||
| waiting | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) adjective satellite • being and remaining ready and available for use | ||||||
| watching | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of observing; taking a patient look | ||||||
| loitering | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| prowling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner) verb • move about in or as if in a predatory manner • loiter about, with no apparent aim | ||||||
| ambuscade | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack | ||||||
| ambush | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack • hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | ||||||
| bushwhack | verbv | |||||
verb • wait in hiding to attack • live in the bush as a fugitive or as a guerilla • cut one's way through the woods or bush | ||||||
| footle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose • act foolishly, as by talking nonsense | ||||||
| lallygag | verbv | |||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| linger | verbv | |||||
verb • remain present although waning or gradually dying • be about a place without any apparent purpose • leave slowly and hesitantly • take one's time; proceed slowly • to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time | ||||||
| loaf | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating • a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape verb • be lazy or idle • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| loiter | verbv | |||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| lollygag | ||||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| lounge | nounn | |||||
noun • an upholstered seat for more than one person • a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait verb • sit or recline comfortably • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| scupper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard verb • wait in hiding to attack • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||
