ambush

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/ˈæm.bʊʃ/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
An attack launched from a concealed position.
The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.

verb

To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
To attack by ambush; to waylay.

Related words

Synonyms

lie in wait waylay lying in wait ambuscade lurk trap bushwhack still-hunt scupper attack trick disinformation ensnare pitfall savage wild

Associated

predator bug prey ambushed cong predators ira viet convoy insurgents platoon casualties

Rhymes

push tush bush burning bush george bush gooseberry bush cush juniper bush needle bush quince bush

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