Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waylaid
verb
/weɪˈleɪd/
Definition
To stop or intercept someone unexpectedly, often with the intent to hinder or ambush.
Examples
- The thief waylaid the unsuspecting traveler.
- On her way home, she was waylaid by an old friend.
- They were waylaid by a sudden storm while hiking.
Meaning
Waylaid refers to the act of ambushing or stopping someone as they are going about their way, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- ambushed
- intercepted
- stopped
- blocked
