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LURKING Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word lurking. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lurking. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For LURKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lurking, 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 HIDING

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