stalk
Third Person
stalks
Present Participle
stalking
Past Tense
stalked
Past Participle
stalked
1
to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort
transitive
- Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work.
- The celebrity became increasingly concerned as a paparazzo seemed to stalk them wherever they went.
- After the unsettling encounter, she felt as if someone were stalking her.
- The detective noticed a suspicious person attempting to stalk the witness.
- The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly.
Synonyms:
2
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner
transitive
- The lion carefully stalked its prey, crouching low in the grass before making a sudden dash.
- The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, began to stalk a group of gazelles on the horizon.
- The predator silently stalked the wounded animal, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.
- The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer.
3
to walk with a stiff or angry demeanor
- Fueled by anger, she stalked into the room, demanding an explanation for the sudden turn of events.
- The disgruntled employee couldn't conceal their frustration as they stalked out of the meeting room.
- Witnessing the injustice, the activist decided to stalk towards the podium, ready to address the crowd with passion.
- With a stern expression, the coach stalked along the sidelines.
- The general, fueled by determination, stalked across the battlefield.