 lurking |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] concealed and unsuspected | |
| Examples: | "lurking dangers" "search for lurking ambiguities" |
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| Related terms: | concealed | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed | |
| Synonyms: | furtive stealthy sneaky sneak surreptitious skulking | |
| Examples: | "a furtive manner" "a lurking prowler" "a sneak attack" "stealthy footsteps" "a surreptitious glance at his watch" "someone skulking in the shadows" |
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| Related terms: | concealed | |
| Similar spelling: |
lurching Larkin |
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