Prey and Waylay

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Prey verb - Prey on or hunt for.

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

Nearby Words: preying, preyed

Waylay verb - To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.

Usage example: a lonely stretch of highway along which unsuspecting tourists are often waylaid by gangs

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Prey and waylay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prey" instead a verb "Waylay".

Nearby Word: waylaying

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Waylay and Prey. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prey/waylay

Prey & Waylay. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prey/waylay>.

Waylay or Prey. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prey/waylay.

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