Synonyms for lurkings

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lurk

Phonetic Transcription : lɜrk

Top 10 synonyms for lurkings

ambuscade
camouflage
concealment
deception
hiding
lurking
pitfall
shelter
trap
trick

Other synonyms for the word lurkings

ambushment
hiding place
waiting
waylaying

Définition of lurkings

Origin : c.1300, lurken "to hide, lie hidden," probably from Scandinavian (cf. dialectal Norwegian lurka "to sneak away," dialectal Swedish lurka "to be slow in one's work"), perhaps ultimately related to Middle English luren "to frown, lurk" (see lower (v.2)). Related: Lurked; lurking.

As in ambush : noun lying in wait; concealed position

Example sentences :

These lurkings in ambush for the convenient hour to strike the enemy a death-blow in the back are attributes to loyalty.
Extract from : « The Man Who Laughs » by Victor Hugo

Antonyms for lurkings

frankness
honesty

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