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Definition lurk in British English

lurk verb

[intransitive] verb
/lɜː(r)k/
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 behind 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 be heading/headed for something
Definition lurk in British English