Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of waylay Find synonyms for: Verb 1. ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait, wait usage: wait in hiding to attack WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of waylay (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stygian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language