lurks

verbhide; move stealthily

Word Origin & History

c.1300, lurken "to hide, lie hidden," probably from Scandinavian (cf. dialectal Norwegian lurka "to sneak away," dialectal Swedish lurka "to be slow in one's work"), perhaps ultimately related to Middle English luren "to frown, lurk" (see lower (v.2)). Related: Lurked; lurking.

Example Sentences for lurks

It is a danger that lurks and hides in the sources and fountains of power in every state.

The Shadow which lurks in every bridal lamp had become the Spectre of the bedchamber.

I have tried to show the real danger that lurks in every form of sex-parasitism.

But there lurks no bribe in the smell and beauty of the flower.

But in each of us there lurks some particle of the mob spirit, of the mob temperament.

From beneath it, the potential troglodyte, that lurks in us all, is ready enough to erupt.

No generous St. George of faith can reach the nether den where it lurks.

Then, and only then will he recall the evil spirit that lurks in our midst.

Yes, we were now in that enchanted calm which they say lurks at the heart of every commotion.

It lurks, that repelling-alluring Terror, in a thousand simple places.

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Synonyms for lurks

verb hide; move stealthily

Antonyms for lurks

come out