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WAYLAYERS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word waylayers. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word waylayers. (close relations)
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ambushers
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an attacker who waits in a concealed position to launch a surprise attack

assailants
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks

attackers
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks

bandits
nounn
noun

• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

brigands
nounn
noun

• an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

muggers
nounn
noun

• a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)

robbers
nounn
noun

• a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

thieves
nounn
verb

• take by theft

Best Hypernyms For WAYLAYERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waylayers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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assailants attackers bandits burglars criminals highwaymen muggers

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