stalk Synonyms
Another word for stalk
• noun (Context 1)
The main stem of a herbaceous plant, or a slender part that supports a leaf, flower, or fruit.
"She chopped the celery stem into small pieces for the soup."
• verb (Context 2)
To pursue or approach prey stealthily and quietly.
"The snow leopard stalks its prey for hours before making a final leap."
• verb (Context 3)
To harass or persecute someone with unwanted and obsessive attention.
"The actor filed a restraining order against the fan who had been stalking him."
• noun (Context 4)
A stealthy pursuit or approach, especially of prey during a hunt.
"The lioness began her slow, deliberate pursuit through the tall grass."
• verb (Context 5)
To walk with a stiff, haughty, or angry gait.
"Insulted by the unfair accusation, she turned and stalked out of the boardroom."
• noun (Context 6)
A slender supporting structure in animal anatomy, such as the peduncle of an eye.
"The crab extended its eyestalks to look around the edge of the rock."
Opposites of stalk
The opposite of stalk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: