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ambush

The word “ambush” has 2 syllables: am-bush

It's pronounced as /ˈæm·bʊʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for ambush?

In the thesaurus, “ambush” has 47 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for ambush along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ambush

Meanings of ambush

  • noun
    1. The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
    2. An attack launched from a concealed position.
    3. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
  • verb
    1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
    2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
  • Hunters often ambush their prey near water sources.
  • She felt like she had been ambushed by unexpected questions.
  • The convoy was caught in an ambush along the narrow road.
  • Criminals tried to ambush the delivery truck last night.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms or another words to ambush, such as: ambuscade, ambushment, artifice, assail, assault, attack, booby trap.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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