waylaid
The word “waylaid” has 2 syllables: way-laid
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪˌleɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for waylaid?
In the thesaurus, “waylaid” has 42 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for waylaid along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for waylaid
- accost
- ambuscade
- ambuscaded
- ambushed
- assail
- assailed
- assaulted
- attack
- attacked
- box
- bushwhack
- captured
- catch
- charged
- ensnared
- entrapped
- hold up
- hunted
- jump
- jumped
- lay for
- lie in wait
- lurk
- mousetrapped
- mugged
- netted
- pounce on
- prowl
- sallied
- set upon
- skulk
- slink
- snared
- stalked
- stormed
- struck
- surprise
- surprised
- surprized
- swoop down on
- tackled
- trapped
Antonyms for waylaid
- allow
- forward
Meanings of waylaid
- verb
- To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
- To accost or intercept unexpectedly.
Example Sentences
- The traveler was waylaid by a storm on his journey.
- He was waylaid by an old friend on his way to the meeting.
- The merchant was waylaid by thieves in the dark alley.
- They were waylaid by an unexpected detour during their road trip.
- The soldiers were waylaid by an ambush while marching through the forest.
On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waylaid, such as: accost, allow, ambuscade, ambuscaded, ambushed, assail, assailed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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