noun
stalking
STAW-kihng
noun
1
The crime of repeatedly following or harassing someone in a way that causes fear.
"He was charged with stalking after tracking her movements for months."
2
The practice of hunting game by approaching it stealthily.
"The lodge offers guided stalking trips during deer season."
How to Use Stalking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither hunting by sneaking up on an animal, or the criminal act of persistently following and frightening a person.
Common pairings
stalking charge
deer stalking
stalking victim
Word Forms
stalkings plural, stalkings plural
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Etymology
From Old English roots meaning to move stealthily, combined with the -ing ending.