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waylay

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of waylay

to lie in wait for and attack by surprise

  • a lonely stretch of highway along which unsuspecting tourists are often waylaid by gangs
Synonyms of waylay

ambuscade, ambush, surprise (also surprize)
Words Related to waylay

assail, assault, attack, storm, strike

jump, mug, pounce (on), tackle

charge, sally

capture, ensnare, entrap, mousetrap, net, snare, trap

hunt, prey (on or upon), stalk

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