Waylay


verb (used with object), waylaid, waylaying.
1.
to intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to rob, seize, or slay.
2.
to await and accost unexpectedly:
The actor was waylaid by a swarm of admirers.
verb (transitive) -lays, -laying, -laid
1.
to lie in wait for and attack
2.
to await and intercept unexpectedly

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