Loiter: alternatives and connections

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To watch; to observe; to take notice.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Any thick lump, mass, or cake; especially, a large regularly shaped or molded mass, as of bread, sugar, or cake.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To spend time aimlessly or lazily

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To spend time lazily, whether lolling or idly sauntering; to pass time indolently; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To lie hid; to lie in wait.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Consisting of, or covered with, tar; like tar.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.