noun
a person or animal that moves stealthily or sneaks around, especially in order to commit a crime
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The security guard spotted a prowler lurking around the building.
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I heard there's a prowler in the neighborhood, so lock your doors tonight.
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Watch out for that shady dude, he's a known prowler in this area.
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The rumors about her being a prowler in the dating scene were greatly exaggerated.