cyberstalking

American  

[sahy-ber-staw-king] / ˈsaɪ bərˌstɔ kɪŋ /

Or cyber stalking

noun

1. the practice of using digital forms of communication to harass a person in an aggressive, often threatening manner.

   He was arrested for cyberstalking through social media and email.

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cyberstalking British  

/ ˈsaɪbəˌstɔːkɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of using electronic communications to harass someone persistently

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Other Word Forms

• cyberstalk verb (used with or without object)
• cyberstalker noun

Etymology

Origin of cyberstalking

First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- ( def. ) + stalk ² ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Ian Diaz was convicted of conspiracy to commit cyberstalking, cyberstalking perjury and obstruction of justice.

From Los Angeles Times

Kenneth Kurson, a Trump ally pardoned by the former president on his last full day in office, has been charged with felony counts of cyberstalking and eavesdropping by the district attorney for Manhattan.

From Washington Times

In late 2020, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged Mr. Kurson with cyberstalking for allegedly harassing three people online.

From Washington Times

Mr. Trump in his pardon said the federal case against Mr. Kurson was politically motivated and that even the woman he is accused of cyberstalking opposed criminal prosecution.

From Washington Times

Last October, federal prosecutors charged Mr. Kurson with cyberstalking and harassing three people, including the doctor, whom he blamed for the collapse of his marriage.

From New York Times