waylay

Phonetic Respelling: [ wey-ley, wey-ley ]

Definition:

v. 1 to intercept or attack from ambush as in order to rob seize or slay; 2 to await and accost unexpectedly

Sentence:

Thugs often choose to waylay travelers as they make their way back home.

More example sentences:

Thugs often choose to waylay travelers as they make their way back home.

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Synonyms:

entrap; ensnare; ambush; accost

Antonyms:

allow; forward

How many syllables in waylay?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide waylay into syllables:

way-lay

Waylay rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- melee
- palay

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