Pronunciation: /stɔː.kɪŋ/
noun the act of pursuing or harassing someone in a menacing way
A1 He was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend.
A2 Stalking is a serious crime that can lead to imprisonment.
B1 The victim reported the stalking to the police.
B2 The stalker was caught on camera outside the victim's house.
C1 The celebrity hired a private investigator to deal with the stalking.
C2 The stalker's behavior escalated, causing concern for the victim's safety.
verb to pursue or approach stealthily in a menacing or threatening manner
A1 She is stalking her crush on social media.
A2 The detective was stalking the suspect to gather evidence.
B1 He was caught stalking his ex-girlfriend outside her house.
B2 The paparazzi were stalking the celebrity to get exclusive photos.
C1 The journalist was accused of stalking the politician for a story.
C2 The hacker was stalking the company's network for weeks before being caught.
formal The act of stalking someone is a serious criminal offense.
informal I heard she's been stalking her ex-boyfriend on social media.
slang He's been low-key stalking her Instagram for weeks now.
figurative The feeling of fear was stalking her like a shadow, always present.
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