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Antonyms for lie in wait


Grammar : Verb
Spell : weyt
Phonetic Transcription : weɪt



Definition of lie in wait

Origin :
  • early 13c., "a watcher, onlooker," from Old North French wait, Old French gaite, from gaitier (see wait (v.)). From late 14c. as "an ambush, a trap" (as in lie in wait).
  • As in lurk : verb hide; move stealthily
  • As in sit tight : verb be patient, wait
  • As in skulk : verb lurk; shirk
  • As in surprise : verb sneak up on; catch
  • As in wait : verb pause, rest
  • As in waylay : verb intercept, ambush
  • As in bide : verb wait

Synonyms for lie in wait

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