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stalking

/ˈstɔːkɪŋ/

/ˈstɑkɪŋ/

stalking back

stalking off

stalkingnoun

stalkings

Translations

преследование

Stalking is a serious crime that can have severe consequences.

Преследование — это серьезное преступление, которое может иметь тяжелые последствия.

Additional translations

охота

подкрадывание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stalkingadjective

more stalking

Comp.

most stalking

Super.

Attributive use derived from the noun, modifying nouns relating to the crime or behaviour of stalking.

Definitions

Relating to or involving persistent and unwanted following or harassment.

New stalking legislation was introduced to protect potential victims.

Synonyms

stalkinggerund / present participle

/ˈstɔː.kɪŋ/

/ˈstɔk.ɪŋ/

Used as a participial adjective describing stealthy pursuit or movement.

Definitions

Moving stealthily in pursuit of prey, an enemy, or a target.

The stalking leopard crept soundlessly through the tall grass.

Synonyms

stalkverb

stalking

Gerund

stalked

Past Simple

stalked

Past Participle

stalking

Gerund

/stɔːk/

/stɑk/

Translations

преследовать

He would often stalk his prey for hours before attacking.

Он часто преследовал свою добычу часами перед атакой.

подкрадываться

The cat would stalk silently through the grass.

Кошка подкрадывалась бесшумно через траву.

Additional translations

идти по следу

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stalknoun

Definitions

The main stem of a plant, which supports the leaves, flowers, or fruit.

The corn stalks swayed gently in the breeze.

A slender or elongated support or structure, such as the stem of a wine glass.

She held the glass by the stalk to avoid warming the wine with her hand.

An act or instance of stalking; a stealthy pursuit or approach, especially in hunting or surveillance.

At dusk the tiger began its stalk, creeping silently through the long grass.

stalkadjective

Definitions

Used attributively to describe something consisting of or relating to the stalk of a plant.

Stalk celery is prized for its crunchy texture.

stalkadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a plant’s stalk; occurring in or affecting the stalk of a plant (used only before another noun).

Farmers worry about stalk rot damaging their corn crop.