Stalker: meaning, definitions and examples

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stalker

 

[ ˈstɔːkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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A person who stealthily follows or approaches someone in order to observe them or harm them.

Synonyms

follower, pursuer, tracker

Examples of usage

  • He felt like a stalker as he crept through the shadows, following his target.
  • The stalker watched her from a distance, taking notes on her daily routine.
  • She reported the stalker to the authorities after noticing him lurking outside her house.
  • The stalker's obsession with his victim grew stronger each day.
  • The stalker's identity was finally revealed after months of investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "stalker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perseguidor

🇮🇳 पीछा करने वाला

🇩🇪 Verfolger

🇮🇩 penguntit

🇺🇦 переслідувач

🇵🇱 prześladowca

🇯🇵 ストーカー

🇫🇷 harceleur

🇪🇸 acosador

🇹🇷 stalker

🇰🇷 스토커

🇸🇦 مطارد

🇨🇿 stalker

🇸🇰 stalker

🇨🇳 跟踪者

🇸🇮 zasledovalec

🇮🇸 elta

🇰🇿 қудалаушы

🇬🇪 დევნა

🇦🇿 təqibçi

🇲🇽 acosador

Etymology

The word 'stalker' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'stalk' which means to pursue or track stealthily. Initially used in the context of hunting or tracking animals, the term evolved to describe individuals who follow or observe others surreptitiously. In contemporary usage, 'stalker' is often associated with unwanted or obsessive behavior towards a specific person.

See also: stalk, stalking, stalks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,968, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.