stalking

UK
/ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑkɪŋ/

Translations

stalkingnoun
stalkings
pl
Stalking is a serious crime that can have severe consequences.
Преследование — это серьезное преступление, которое может иметь тяжелые последствия.
Additional translations
stalkingadjective
more stalking
Comp.
most stalking
Super.
Attributive use derived from the noun, modifying nouns relating to the crime or behaviour of stalking.
stalkinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstɔː.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɔk.ɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective describing stealthy pursuit or movement.
stalkverb

stalking

Gerund

stalked
Past Simple
stalked
Past Participle
stalking
Gerund
UK
/stɔːk/
US
/stɑk/
He would often stalk his prey for hours before attacking.
Он часто преследовал свою добычу часами перед атакой.
The cat would stalk silently through the grass.
Кошка подкрадывалась бесшумно через траву.
Additional translations
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Definitions

stalkingnoun
The act of pursuing or harassing someone in a persistent and unwanted manner.
The victim reported the stalking to the police after noticing someone following her for several days.
A slow, stealthy approach to prey or an enemy, often used in hunting or military contexts.
The tiger's stalking was so silent that the deer didn't notice until it was too late.
stalkingadjective
Relating to or involving persistent and unwanted following or harassment.
New stalking legislation was introduced to protect potential victims.
stalkinggerund / present participle
Moving stealthily in pursuit of prey, an enemy, or a target.
The stalking leopard crept soundlessly through the tall grass.
stalkverb
To pursue or approach stealthily.
The hunter stalked the deer through the forest.
To follow or observe someone persistently and often secretly.
She felt uneasy knowing someone was stalking her online.
To walk with a stiff, haughty, or angry gait.
He stalked out of the room after the argument.
To be present or spread in a threatening or menacing way.
A sense of unease stalked the abandoned village.