Synonyms for lurk

Other words for “lurk”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “lurk”. The most common are skulk, loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag.

verb lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

Synonymsskulk

verb be about

Synonymsloiter lounge footle lollygag loaf lallygag hang around mess about tarry linger mill about mill around

verb wait in hiding to attack

Synonymsambush scupper bushwhack waylay ambuscade lie in wait

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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