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stalker
This term carries a heavy psychological weight, shifting from a neutral biological description of predatory behavior to a severe legal and social label. In a human context, it implies a violation of boundaries and a persistent, unwanted obsession that creates an atmosphere of dread and insecurity for the victim.
While the word describes a person, it is used as a standard countable noun. It does not possess irregular pluralization or restrictive countability patterns, following the standard English rule of adding an s to form the plural.
Meanings
Examples
I think I have a stalker because someone keeps sending me anonymous flowers.
The police are searching for the stalker who has been following her for weeks.
Stop acting like a stalker and just text me if you want to talk.
He is a total stalker who knows every single detail of my online history.
I need to get a restraining order against this stalker immediately.
The tiger is a patient stalker waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
A silent stalker moved through the underbrush without making a sound.
Who is that guy? He looks like a stalker just standing there in the rain.