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scupper vs waylay

waylay vs scupper

scupper is a noun but waylay is not a noun.

scupper and waylay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scupper Yes No Yes No
waylay No No Yes No
As verbs, scupper and waylay are synonyms defined as:
  • scupper and waylay: wait in hiding to attack
Other synonyms of scupper include ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk.
scupper (noun) waylay (noun)
drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
scupper (verb) waylay (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position wait in hiding to attack
wait in hiding to attack
Difference between scupper and waylay

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