Tackle
Waylay
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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Synonyms for Waylay
Nearby Word: waylaying
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Waylay and Tackle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/tackle/waylay
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