waylay Synonyms
waylay Meaning
waylay (v)
wait in hiding to attack
waylay (v. t.)
To lie in wait for; to meet or encounter in the way; especially, to watch for the passing of, with a view to seize, rob, or slay; to beset in ambush.
waylay Sentence Examples
- The robbers waylaid the unsuspecting travelers at a secluded crossroads.
- The treacherous foe sought to waylay the regent on his evening promenade.
- The rogue assassin planned to waylay the princess on her way to the castle.
- The guerrillas used the dense forest to waylay the advancing enemy.
- The rebels devised an elaborate scheme to waylay the royal convoy.
- The hunters waited patiently in ambush, hoping to waylay the elusive quarry.
- The thieves planned to waylay the shipment of gold as it passed through the mountains.
- The soldiers were ordered to waylay the enemy reinforcements before they could reach the front lines.
- The muggers targeted the wealthy businessman, planning to waylay him as he exited the bank.
- The witchdoctor performed a secret ritual to waylay the evil spirits haunting the village.
FAQs About the word waylay
wait in hiding to attackTo lie in wait for; to meet or encounter in the way; especially, to watch for the passing of, with a view to seize, rob, or slay; to bes
attack,ambush, capture,assault, surprise, ambuscade, assail, trap, pounce (on), mug
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The robbers waylaid the unsuspecting travelers at a secluded crossroads.
The treacherous foe sought to waylay the regent on his evening promenade.
The rogue assassin planned to waylay the princess on her way to the castle.
The guerrillas used the dense forest to waylay the advancing enemy.
