Synonyms for stalking

Grammar : Verb

Spell : staw-king

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɔ kɪŋ

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Définition of stalking

Origin : "stem of a plant," early 14c., probably a diminutive (with -k suffix) of stale "one of the uprights of a ladder, handle, stalk," from Old English stalu "wooden part" (as of a harp), from Proto-Germanic *stalo; related to Old English steala "stalk, support," and steall "place" (see stall (n.1)).

verb follow, creep up on

Example sentences :

If he cannot get within the hundred yards by stalking, then he should refuse the chance.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Jim describes their hunt as the most wonderful bit of stalking he had ever seen.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Especially adept did he become in stalking small living things.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

He was stalking about the room now, with his hands in his pockets, whistling.
Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

He had no thoughts for aught else but the triumph of his stalking.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

We ought to have reconnoitered more, instead of thinking about stalking.
Extract from : « Pluck on the Long Trail » by Edwin L. Sabin

He was stalking the garden, beating the bushes, walking up and down.
Extract from : « The Coast of Chance » by Esther Chamberlain

He went in the direction of the voices, stalking along like a great lion.
Extract from : « Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca » by Homer

You wouldn't, either—not as long as there were rabbits to be had for the stalking.
Extract from : « Forest Neighbors » by William Davenport Hulbert

Caspar remembered the number well, for he had noted this while stalking them.
Extract from : « The Plant Hunters » by Mayne Reid

Antonyms for stalking

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