Decoy and Waylay

Decoy

Decoy verb - Lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy.

Waylay and decoy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waylay" instead a verb "Decoy".

Nearby Words: decoyed, decoying

Waylay

Waylay verb - To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.
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Decoy and waylay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decoy" instead a verb "Waylay".

Nearby Word: waylaying
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