Refrain
Refrain verb - Resist doing something.
Waylay and refrain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waylay" instead a verb "Refrain".
Nearby Words: refrained, refraining
Waylay
Waylay verb - To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.
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Synonyms for Waylay
Refrain and waylay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Waylay".
Nearby Word: waylaying
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Waylay and Refrain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/waylay
Refrain & Waylay. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/waylay>.
Waylay or Refrain. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/waylay.
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