lest

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/lɛst/ English

Definitions

conjunction

For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.“He won’t go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles.”
(after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)“I am afraid lest I revealed too much.”

Related words

Synonyms

before avoid bogles else least unless guarding against in case for fear that preventing avoiding warding off otherwise or else against barring

Associated

perish forget offend tempted thou thy thee darkness suffer undermine sink remembrance

Rhymes

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest

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