Prey upon and Waylay

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

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

Nearby Word: waylaying

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Waylay and Prey upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prey_upon/waylay

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