Synonyms of lay low

lay low

phrase

past tense of lie low

as in hid

to remain out of sight

The thief decided to lie low after a string of crimes.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hid
• lurked
• holed up
• sat tight
• lay
• skulked
• reposed
• sneaked
• slunk
• avoided
• evaded
• eluded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeared
• came out
• turned up
• showed up
• materialized

Video

Lay vs. Lie

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.