LYING IN WAIT
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Lying In Wait.
Lying In Wait - as a noun
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16ambush13trap6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attackHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The lion was lying in wait for its prey."
"The hunter quietly approached the spot where the deer was lying in wait."
"The detective suspected that the suspect was lying in wait for his next victim."
"The ambush was planned with the attackers lying in wait for the enemy."
"The police officers were lying in wait outside the house for the criminal to show up."
