Lurking

Pronunciation: /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

Lurking (verb)

  1. Staying out of sight while watching or waiting for something to happen.
  2. Remaining in a place without being noticed, often to observe or gather information.

Examples

  • The cat was lurking behind the bushes.
  • The dog was lurking quietly by the door.

Common collocations: lurk in shadows, lurk around corners, lurk silently, lurk patiently

Synonyms of Lurking

Neutral

Antonyms of Lurking

  • to make something known or visible
  • to uncover or make something visible