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Definition lurk in American English

lurk verb

[intransitive] verb
/lɜrk/
1

to wait, sometimes hiding, in order to frighten, annoy, or attack someone

Example

Why is that woman lurking around?

Example

I saw someone lurking in the bushes and ran.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate remain stay wait
2

if something lurks, it is likely to threaten, harm, or upset you

Example

That night, danger seemed to lurk behind every tree.

Synonyms and related words
await threaten call for
Definition lurk in American English