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waylay in French

waylay in French is comploter, embusquer — waylay means to lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

waylay in French

comploter
verb
(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
embusquer
verb
(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

What does "waylay" mean?

  1. verb To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
  2. verb To accost or intercept unexpectedly.
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What is "waylay" in French?

"waylay" in French is comploter, embusquer. waylay means: To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

Are there other ways to say "waylay" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "waylay": comploter, embusquer.

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