Synonyms for

Stalk

Verb / stɔ:k / Another word for stalk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to follow or approach someone or something quietly and secretly

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

shadow trail pursue dog

Informal

tail track hound shadow

Literary

haunt beset waylay

Antonyms

advance confront approach meet face depart leave

Common collocations

  • stalk prey
  • stalk a person
  • stalk the halls
  • stalk the streets
  • stalk a suspect
  • stalk the perimeter
  • stalk the shadows

Word family

noun stalk
verb stalk
adjective stalking

Usage note

The verb 'stalk' can refer to the act of following someone or something stealthily, often with malicious intent, or to walking in a stiff, proud, or angry manner. Be mindful of the context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. The cat stalked the mouse through the grass.
  2. The hunter stalked the deer through the woods.
  3. She felt like someone was stalking her in the dark alley.
  4. He decided to stalk his crush on social media.
  5. The paparazzi were stalking the celebrity outside the restaurant.

Quotes

  • "The fox is a reynard, the wolf is a louveteau, the lion is a lionceau, the horse is a poulain, the owl is a hibou, the stalk is a long-legged beast." - Victor Hugo
  • "I think I am the only person in the world who has stalked an armadillo on a golf course." - Buzz Aldrin
  • "I have been stalked by some weird people." - Christine McVie

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