The last thing Tom needs is another stalker.
Source: tatoeba (3011522)
Stalker
/ˈstɔːkə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "stalker" (23 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (7)
Related words (11)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: beater, celebrity devotee, chasers, courser, creeper.
- Sentence evidence is available for stalker, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stalker".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stalker"
Keep "stalker" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stalker" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "stalker", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stalker" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
7 entriescelebrity stalkercyberstalkerdigital devoteeonline devoteeromantic stalkerstalking offenderworkplace stalker
Collocations
6 entriesInflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
23 translations across 13 languages.
Czech
2 entries- stopař noun (person who stalks game)
- stopařka noun (person who stalks game)
Finnish
1 entries- vaanija noun (person who stalks game)
French
2 entries- traqueur noun (person who stalks game)
- traqueuse noun (person who stalks game)
German
2 entries- Pirschjäger noun (person who stalks game)
- Pirschjägerin noun (person who stalks game)
Greek
1 entries- κυνηγός noun (person who stalks game)
Irish
1 entries- stalcaire noun (person who stalks game)
Italian
2 entries- cacciatore noun (person who stalks game)
- cacciatrice noun (person who stalks game)
Macedonian
2 entries- ло́вец noun (person who stalks game)
- ло́вџија noun (person who stalks game)
Polish
2 entries- obserwator noun (person who stalks game)
- obserwatorka noun (person who stalks game)
Portuguese
2 entries- perseguidor noun (person who stalks game)
- perseguidora noun (person who stalks game)
Russian
3 entries- ло́вчий noun (person who stalks game)
- охо́тник noun (person who stalks game)
- следопы́т noun (person who stalks game)
Spanish
2 entries- acechador noun (person who stalks game)
- acechadora noun (person who stalks game)
Tatar
1 entries- эзәрләүче noun (person who stalks game)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
I'm not a stalker.
Source: tatoeba (3726540)
Layla had a stalker.
Source: tatoeba (5880584)
Sami has just had a narrow escape from a delusional stalker.
Source: tatoeba (6593225)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stalker"?
Closest matches include beater, celebrity devotee, chasers, courser, creeper.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stalker"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.