waylay

The thieves tried to waylay the unsuspecting travelers on the dark road.

Criminals often waylay people in secluded areas to rob them.

She was waylaid by a group of aggressive salespeople in the mall.

Beware of strangers who may try to waylay you on your way home.

The bandits waylaid the convoy and stole all the goods.

The paparazzi waylaid the celebrity outside the restaurant to get a photo.

Protesters attempted to waylay the politician as he left the building.

The ambush was carefully planned to waylay the enemy troops.

The detective was waylaid by a false lead in the investigation.

The kidnappers waylaid the wealthy businessman and demanded a ransom.

Scientific careers can be made or waylaid on the basis of publications.

Capitan. Excuse me. The locals told me your voyage was waylaid, sir.

Accordingly, the wags claimed that this slippery rascal had waylaid some passing telegram and was making the most of it.

The person may try to accost or waylay you.

I could see he was waiting to waylay Amulya.

Magic had waylaid the strong arm of the young brave.

I waylaid Raffles. " All right! Let him find the pearl" .

Bandits waylaid the boss, while he was going to the mine.

In the attack, however, we found the Harkonnens had waylaid the Fremen courier—badly wounded him.

If a stranger tries to accost or waylay you, run away as fast as you can.