Definitions

1. noun

A person who secretly follows another person, usually with the intention of harming or intimidating them.

“She tried to stay safe from her stalker by changing her daily routine.”

2. noun

A person who habitually follows or pursues someone or something, especially in a persistent and often intrusive way.

“The paparazzi were seen as stalkers by celebrities who wanted their privacy.”

3. noun

A device or program that repeatedly sends messages or data to a computer or other device.

“The spam filter was set up to block email stalkers.”

4. verb

to follow (someone or something) persistently or in an intrusive way.

“The celebrity was stalked by fans who couldn’t get her attention.”