Rob and Waylay

Rob

Rob verb - To remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully.

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

Nearby Word: robt

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

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Rob and waylay are semantically related in ambush topic. Sometimes you can use "Rob" instead a verb "Waylay".

Nearby Word: waylaying

man	rob man	waylay man
travelers	rob travelers	waylay travelers

They waylay two nuns and rob them of their habits, which they then put on on top of their prison clothes.

Source: Bad Habits
Bad Habits - After escaping from a convict transport, Lee and Karen waylay a pair of nuns, rob them of their habits, and put them on on top of their bright-yellow prison clothes.

Source: Film / Black Mama, White Mama

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