lay in wait

Related
  • ambushSurprise strike from concealment
  • lurkHide while observing
  • stalkPlant's vertical support
  • predatorOrganism that consumes others
  • hiddenKept out of sight

crouch · shadows · prey · pounce · trap · patient · hunter · concealed · watchful · prowl · strike · silent · waiting · bushes · coiled · tense · surprise · attack

Opposites
visibility and openness

lay in waitshow oneself

Become present to others

emerge · expose oneself · step forward · come forward

temporal orientation

lay in waitcharge

Cost or accusation

rush · pursue · give chase · spring into action · move in

aggressor vs. target role

lay in waitstumble upon

Find unexpectedly

flee · run away · escape · evade

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