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Lurk (Verb)

Lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Suspicious characters often lurk around the city's nightlife areas at night.
There's a rumor that he likes to lurk in the school hallways during lunchtime to see who's dating.
Strangers sometimes lurk in the shadows near the park at dusk, giving locals the chills.
Police officers frequently report that thieves lurk in abandoned buildings to hide from the law.
It's been noticed that some fans would lurk outside the actor's mansion just to catch a glimpse of him.

Wait in hiding to attack.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The lion lurked in the shadows, waiting for its prey to wander into its trap.
Snipers often lurk on rooftops or in alleys to ambush unsuspecting targets.
The killer lurked in the dark alley, watching his victim with cold and deadly eyes.
In the heart of the forest, wild beasts will lurk, just waiting for their next meal.
A giant great white shark may lurk beneath the surface of the water, unseen by swimmers.