waylay

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
2. verb To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

Similar words

ambush ambuscade lie in wait lurk bushwhack scupper accost forlay lay for insidiate

Often followed by

the him and them her me a us you

Word family

waylaid waylaying waylays