- 1in order to prevent something from happening He gripped his brother's arm lest he be trampled by the mob. Lest anyone doubt my story, I have brought documents to attest to its truth.
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- 2used to introduce the reason for the particular emotion mentioned synonym (just) in case (…) She was afraid lest she had revealed too much.
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