Lest Synonyms

lĕst
Synonyms:
(Conjunction)
  1. for fear that
  2. so-that
  3. in order to avoid
  4. to prevent

Words Related to Lest

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. or
  2. nay
  3. overmuch

Lest Sentence Examples

  • They feared to spare him lest he should report the matter to the king.

  • She could not keep back her tears, and the chief cause of her pain seemed to be the fear lest people should doubt her truthfulness.

  • He ached to know how Rissa was but feared even sending a page, lest Memon's men grow suspicious.

  • For the moment Germany was to hold aloof lest any active initiative on her part should displease the Vatican, of whose help Bismarck stood in need.

  • She is ordered to stay at home for three months, lest she suffer a relapse.

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