Lie In Wait

Synonyms of lie in wait

• ambush
• lurk
• lie in ambush

Antonyms of lie in wait

• expose
• reveal
• come out in the open

Collocations of lie in wait

ambush in wait

Frequency: 70 %

The bandits lay in wait to ambush the unsuspecting travelers.

surprise in wait

Frequency: 60 %

As she opened the door, a surprise in wait greeted her.

enemy in wait

Frequency: 50 %

The soldiers knew there could be an enemy in wait around every corner.

danger in wait

Frequency: 45 %

There was always a sense of danger in wait in the abandoned house.

Idiomatic Expressions for lie in wait

• Phrase: lie in wait for
  Meaning: to wait for someone or something in a hidden or concealed position, usually with the intention of ambushing or attacking them
  Usage: The kidnappers were lying in wait for the victim outside her house.