waylay

The word “waylay” has 2 syllables: way-lay

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪˌleɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for waylay?

In the thesaurus, “waylay” has 37 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for waylay along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for waylay

verb
1. To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
2. To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

The bandits planned to waylay the travelers on the narrow road.
He attempted to waylay his opponent with a surprise attack.
The villain tried to waylay the hero in the dark alley.
They decided to waylay the messenger before he could deliver the important news.
The scout's mission was to waylay any reinforcements approaching the fort.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waylay, such as: accost, allow, ambuscade, ambush, assail, assault, attack.

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