stalker

[/ˈstɔːkər/]
nounpl: stalkers
perseguidor; assediador
1. A person who follows, observes, or pursues another person persistently and obsessively, often without consent
The stalker was arrested after following the actress for months.
O perseguidor foi preso depois de seguir a atriz por meses.
2. A person who hunts wild animals by stealth
The deer stalker moved quietly through the forest.
O caçador se movia silenciosamente pela floresta.
3. Someone who engages in cyberstalking or online harassment
The online stalker sent threatening messages through social media.
O assediador virtual enviava mensagens ameaçadoras pelas redes sociais.
In Brazilian culture, stalking is taken seriously as a criminal offense, especially following the implementation of laws against harassment and cyberstalking. The term is widely understood in both traditional and digital contexts. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the term is used colloquially to describe anyone exhibiting obsessive behavior toward another person, whether in real life or online. It reflects growing concerns about privacy and personal safety in the digital age.
NYC Slang
creeper; obsessive
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pursuerharasserobsessivehunterpursuer
Antonyms / Antônimos
protectorguardian

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perseguidor; assediador
Most common terms used in legal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
perseguidor; cara que persegue
Casual variation with more informal phrasing
São Paulo
assediador; perseguidor
Both terms equally accepted in urban context
Portugal
perseguidor; assediador
Same terms used, though cyberstalking terminology may vary slightly

Related Words

stalkingstalkharassmentobsessionpersecution

Related Idioms & Phrases

cyber stalker
to stalk someone on social media
stalker behavior
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