acechar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- haunt verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
- lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
- prowl verb To move about quietly and stealthily, especially while hunting or searching for something.
- stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
Senses
acechar is used for these senses in English:
- lurk To remain concealed in order to ambush.
- prowl (ambitransitive) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
- stalk (transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
- stalk (transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
haunt — full definition
- verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
- verb To trouble or prey on someone's mind persistently.
- noun A place someone visits often; a regular hangout.
lurk — full definition
- verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
- verb To exist unnoticed as a threat or possibility.
- verb To read posts on an online forum or group without ever posting yourself.