waylaid Definition
- 1to stop or interrupt someone who is going somewhere, or to delay them, especially by using a trick
- 2to attack someone unexpectedly when they are on their way somewhere
Using waylaid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "waylaid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
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The travelers were waylaid by robbers and forced to hand over their valuables.
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She was waylaid by a sudden illness and couldn't attend the meeting.
waylaid Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: waylaid in Brief
The verb 'waylaid' [wey-leyd] means to stop or interrupt someone who is going somewhere, or to delay them, especially by using a trick. It can also mean to attack someone unexpectedly when they are on their way somewhere. Examples include 'He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse' and 'The travelers were waylaid by robbers and forced to hand over their valuables.'
