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Stalked: meaning, definitions and examples

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stalked

 

[ stɔːkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

taking action

To stalk means to follow someone stealthily, often with the intent to engage or harm them. It involves stealthy movements and can provoke fear in the person being followed. Stalking can also refer to pursuing someone obsessively, even without the intent to cause harm, such as in a fixation on a celebrity. This behavior is considered illegal in many jurisdictions.

Synonyms

follow, track, trail

Examples of usage

  • He was stalked by an unknown assailant.
  • The celebrity was stalked by an obsessed fan.
  • She felt unsafe because she believed she was being stalked.

Translations

Translations of the word "stalked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perseguido

🇮🇳 पीछा किया गया

🇩🇪 verfolgt

🇮🇩 dikejar

🇺🇦 переслідуваний

🇵🇱 prześladowany

🇯🇵 ストーカーされた

🇫🇷 harcelé

🇪🇸 acosado

🇹🇷 taciz edilen

🇰🇷 스톡한

🇸🇦 مطارد

🇨🇿 pronásledovaný

🇸🇰 prenasledovaný

🇨🇳 被跟踪

🇸🇮 preganjan

🇮🇸 veiddur

🇰🇿 қудаланған

🇬🇪 დევნილი

🇦🇿 təyin edilib

🇲🇽 acosado

Etymology

The word 'stalk' can be traced back to the Old English 'stalcan', which meant to track or pursue. In the context of stealthy following, it evolved through Middle English, retaining a similar meaning of following or hunting discreetly. By the late 20th century, particularly in the context of unwanted attention or harassment, 'stalking' gained a specific legal connotation. This heightened awareness around personal safety and privacy has made it a notable term in discussions about crime and personal boundaries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,121, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.