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ambush

verb

/ˈæmbʊʃ/

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

lie in ambush

attack, surprise, trap, assault, ambuscade

defend, protect, guard

ambush attack, lie in ambush, ambush tactics, ambush site

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

to mark or discolor something permanently; a spot or mark left behind