Difference between Lurks and Linger

LURKS vs LINGER: NOUN

To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytical thinking or discussion.
To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
Take one's time; proceed slowly
Remain present although waning or gradually dying
Be about
Move to and fro
Leave slowly and hesitantly
To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

To stay in a place or be slow in leaving it, often out of reluctance: : stay.
To continue or persist.
To remain feebly alive for some time before dying.
To devote considerable time to something, especially in a leisurely fashion.
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.
To proceed slowly; saunter.

Proceed slowly
Take one's time
To hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
Be about a place without any apparent purpose
To remain in a place or a state for an unusual, undue, or unexpected length of time; defer action, movement, decision, etc., either from inclination or necessity; hold back; tarry; delay; loiter.
To spend in an inactive or tedious manner; drag: with out, and sometimes away.
To make long; prolong; protract; delay; put off; defer.

Mill around, Lallygag, Footle, Mill about, Lounge, Ambuscade, Ambush, Scupper, Bushwhack, Lollygag, Tarry, Waylay, Loiter, Skulk, Linger

Mill around, Mill about, Mess about, Lallygag, Hang around, Footle, Loaf, Lounge, Lollygag, Dally, Tarry, Loiter, Dawdle, Hover, Lurk

Mill around, Mill about, Mess about, Lie in wait, Lallygag, Hang around, Footle, Lounge, Ambush, Scupper, Lollygag, Tarry, Loiter, Skulk, Linger

Persist, Mill around, Mill about, Mess about, Lallygag, Hang around, Footle, Loaf, Lounge, Lollygag, Dally, Tarry, Loiter, Hover, Lurk