waylaid

[US]/[ˈweɪˌleɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈweɪˌleɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To hold up or detain, especially by force or trickery.; To lie in wait for and ambush.
v. (past tense of waylay)To delay or prevent someone from proceeding on their journey.

Phrases & Collocations

waylaid by traffic

waylaid a moment

waylaying the thief

waylaid completely

waylaid unexpectedly

waylaid for hours

waylaying attempts

waylaid his progress

waylaid and questioned

waylaid the messenger

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