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LURK Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word lurk. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lurk. (close relations)
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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

skulk
verbv
verb

• lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

• avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

• move furtively

tarry
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• having the characteristics of pitch or tar

verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• leave slowly and hesitantly

waylay
verbv
verb

• wait in hiding to attack

hang around
verbv
verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

lie in wait
verbv
verb

• wait in hiding to attack

mess about
verbv
verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

mill about
verbv
verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• move about in a confused manner

mill around
verbv
verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

• move about in a confused manner

Best Hypernyms For LURK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lurk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
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Alternatives for AMBUSCADE

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