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lest Antonyms

Opposite of lest

Pinning down the opposite of lest requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear conjunction definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• conjunction (Context 1)

With the intention of preventing something undesirable; to avoid the risk of.

Usage Example

"She spoke in a hushed whisper so that anyone in the hallway overhear their plans."

Strongest
so that
in order that

Similar words to lest

Words similar to lest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

for fear that
in case
that
See all synonyms of lest

• Nearby Words

lesser
lesson
lessor
lest
let
let go
let me

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lest
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