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lurk
verb
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How to pronounce lurk:

Definition of lurk:

lurk (verb):
to be present in an unobtrusive way
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.
to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose

Synonyms for lurk:

hidesneakslidesnakemousetiptoecrouchcreepcrawlsteal
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Antonyms for lurk:

facemeetcome outappearencounterconfront

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