Thieve and Waylay

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Thieve verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

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

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

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

Nearby Word: waylaying

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