LURKS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lurks. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LURKS
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creeps | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait • a feeling of fear and revulsion | ||||||||
hides | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
loiters | verbv | |||||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||||
prowls | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
skulks | 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 | ||||||||
sneaks | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible • someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police adjective satellite • marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed verb • to go stealthily or furtively • put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner • make off with belongings of others • pass on stealthily | ||||||||
stalks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ • a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush • the act of following prey stealthily • a stiff or threatening gait verb • walk stiffly • follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to • go through (an area) in search of prey | ||||||||
waits | verbv | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) verb • stay in one place and anticipate or expect something • wait before acting • look forward to the probable occurrence of • serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||