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waylays

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb waylay has 1 sense
  1. ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait - wait in hiding to attack
    --1 is one way to wait
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: waylays

Description:

Waylays is a verb that refers to the act of ambushing, intercepting, or lying in wait to attack someone or something unexpectedly.

Sample Sentences:

  • She was waylaid by a group of protesters on her way to the office.
  • The detectives waylaid the criminal as he was attempting to flee the country.
  • While crossing the jungle, the explorers were waylaid by a pack of fierce, wild animals.
  • The bandits waylaid the convoy, stealing all the valuable cargo.

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