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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in hunting

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stalking

verb
present participle of stalk

Synonyms of stalking (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to seek out (game) for food or sport
  • lions stalking gazelles on the plains

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2 to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
  • the irate customer stalked off in a huff

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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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