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
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