WAYLAYING Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
waylaying.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word waylaying. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word waylaying. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WAYLAYING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | attacking | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | surprising | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | ambuscading | verbv | ||||
| 4 | ambushing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 5 | assaulting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | ambush | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | lurk | verbv | ||||
| 8 | buttonhole | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | ambuscade | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | bushwhack | verbv | ||||
| 11 | scupper | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | lie in wait | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For WAYLAYING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
waylaying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
wait
Alternatives for ATTACKING
Words (39)
beleagueringbushwhackingdescendingencroachinginvadingmaraudingoffendingoverpoweringoverwhelmingpenetratingpillagingraidingrushingstrikingaggressingassailingassaultingbesettingblitzingchargingoppugningpouncingsiccingsmitingstormingassailaggressapproachattemptblastfireflackflakonrushonsetonslaughtroundsnipetone-beginningPhrases (3)
lash outplan of attackset on
