Definition of Lie in wait

1. Verb. Wait in hiding to attack.

Exact synonyms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Bushwhack, Lurk, Scupper, Waylay
Generic synonyms: Wait
Derivative terms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Ambusher, Bushwhacker, Lurker

Definition of Lie in wait

1. Verb. To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lie In Wait

lie-in
lie about
lie around
lie awake
lie back
lie before
lie detection
lie detector
lie detectors
lie doggo
lie dormant
lie down
lie in
lie in wait (current term)
lie low
lie of the land
lie off
lie through one's teeth
lie to
lie upon
liebauite
liebenbergite
lieberkuhn
lieberkuhn's glands
liebfraumilch
liebfraumilchs
liebigite

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