Synonyms for

Prowling

Verb / ˈpraʊlɪŋ / Another word for prowling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving around quietly and secretly like an animal searching for prey.

Synonyms & similar words

lurch prowl hunting stalking sneaking creeping lurking skulking slinking roaming wandering patrolling meandering sauntering tramping traipsing scouring searching exploring surveying inspecting investigating

Example sentences

  1. The lion was prowling around the jungle looking for food.
  2. The burglar was prowling the neighborhood at night.
  3. I could hear someone prowling around in the dark.
  4. The detective was prowling the crime scene for clues.
  5. The wolf was prowling the forest at night.

Quotes

  • "I could hear the tiger prowling about in the darkness, and occasionally snarling." - H. Rider Haggard
  • "I like to prowl ordinary places and taste the people-from a distance." - Charles Bukowski
  • "I was like a cat prowling around a mouse hole; I was going to pop out at just the right moment." - Lynn Austin

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