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ambush vs waylay

waylay vs ambush

ambush is a noun but waylay is not a noun.

ambush and waylay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ambush Yes No Yes No
waylay No No Yes No
As verbs, ambush and waylay are synonyms defined as:
  • ambush and waylay: wait in hiding to attack
Other synonyms of ambush include ambuscade, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, scupper.
ambush (noun) waylay (noun)
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
ambush (verb) waylay (verb)
wait in hiding to attack wait in hiding to attack
hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing
Difference between ambush and waylay

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