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waylay vs lie in wait

lie in wait vs waylay

waylay and lie in wait both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waylay No No Yes No
lie in wait No No Yes No
As verbs, waylay and lie in wait are synonyms defined as:
  • waylay and lie in wait: wait in hiding to attack
Other synonyms of waylay include ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lurk, scupper.
waylay (verb) lie in wait (verb)
wait in hiding to attack wait in hiding to attack
Difference between waylay and lie in wait

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