Lying In Wait — synonyms, lying in wait antonyms, definition

1. lying in wait (Adjective)

lying in wait (Adjective) — Waiting in concealment; in ambush. ex. "an army lying in wait in the forest"

2. lying in wait (Noun)

ambuscade ambush trap

lying in wait (Noun) — The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

coup de main surprise attack dry-gulching

3. lying in wait (Verb)

ambuscading ambushing bushwhacking consisting dwelling lurking lying down lying in resting scuppering waylaying sitting standing

lying in wait (Verb) — Wait in hiding to attack.

lying in wait (Verb) — Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position.

lying in wait (Verb) — Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position. ex. "The sick man lay in bed all day" ex. "the books are lying on the shelf"

lying in wait (Verb) — Originate (in). ex. "The problems lie in the social injustices in this country"

lying in wait (Verb) — Be and remain in a particular state or condition. ex. "lie dormant"

lying in wait (Verb) — Have a place in relation to something else. ex. "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"

lying in wait (Verb) — Assume a reclining position. ex. "lie down on the bed until you feel better"

being changing posture existing waiting backing basking bowing down capping charging commanding cresting dominating facing flanking focalising focalizing fronting heading intervening lapping lining localising localizing looking • • •