Stalker vs. Lurker — What's the Difference?

To pursue or track (prey) stealthily

In Internet culture, a lurker is typically a member of an online community who observes, but does not participate. The exact definition depends on context.

To follow or observe (a person) persistently, especially out of obsession or derangement.

One who lurks.

To go through (an area) in pursuit of prey or quarry.

(Internet slang) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.

To walk with a stiff, haughty, or angry gait

A small fishing-boat.

To move threateningly or menacingly.

An impostor; a quack.

To track prey or quarry.

One who lurks.

A person who engages in stalking, i.e., quietly approaching animals to be hunted; a tracker or guide in hunting game.

A small fishing boat.

A person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions.

Someone waiting in concealment

Any of various devices for removing the stalk from plants during harvesting.

Any bird that walks with a stalking motion.

(obsolete) A kind of fishing net.

One who stalks.

A kind of fishing net.

Someone who walks with long stiff strides

Someone who stalks game

Someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions