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stalking

[staw-king]

noun

  1. the act or an instance of stalking, or harassing another in an aggressive, often threatening and illegal manner.

    Stalking is now a crime in many states.



adjective

  1. of or relating to the act of pursuing or harassing.

    Stalking laws have alleviated some problems for famous people.

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Other Word Forms

  • stalkingly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stalking1

stalk 2 (verb) + -ing 1
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The man who was given a restraining order for stalking British tennis player Emma Raducanu earlier this year has been caught trying to apply for tickets for this month's Wimbledon Championships.

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At the federal level, he faces two counts of stalking, two counts of murder, and two firearms-related charges.

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Mr Masum has denied a charge of murder, assault by beating, making a threat to kill and stalking.

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If convicted, Cui and Miller face up to five years in prison for conspiracy, five years for interstate stalking, 20 for violating the Arms Export Control Act and 10 years for smuggling.

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Masum also denies two charges of assault, one count of making threats to kill and one charge of stalking.

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