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  • 1. waylay
  • Rhymes with Waylay
  • Waylay in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. waylay
  • Rhymes with Waylay
  • Waylay in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. waylay

verb. ['ˈweɪˌleɪ'] wait in hiding to attack.

Synonyms

  • lurk
  • scupper
  • ambuscade
  • ambush
  • wait
  • bushwhack

Antonyms

  • refrain
  • activity
  • idle

Etymology

  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • way (English)
  • weg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Waylay

  • palay
  • melee

Sentences with waylay


1. Verb, base form
Salespeople should research a prospective client and the product to be able to waylay any concerns and close the sale.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Male cheetahs either hold territories or live as non-territorial “floaters.” Males often form coalitions to better secure territories, an unusual social strategy that may also help them better waylay receptive females.

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