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Detailed Synonyms for ambush in English

ambush:

ambush [the ~] noun

  1. the ambush
    the ambush; the trap; the stag-evil; the noose
  2. the ambush
    – the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise 1
    the trap; the ambush; the lying in wait; the ambuscade
    – the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise 1

ambush verb

  1. ambush
    – hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing 1
    ambush
    – hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing 1
    to stalk
    • stalk verb (stalks, stalked, stalking)
  2. ambush
    – hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing 1
    ambush; still-hunt
    – hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing 1
  3. ambush
    – wait in hiding to attack 1
    ambush; to scupper; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; lie in wait; ambuscade
    – wait in hiding to attack 1

Related Words for "ambush":

  • ambushing, ambushes

Alternate Synonyms for "ambush":


Related Definitions for "ambush":

  1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise1
  2. wait in hiding to attack1
  3. hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing1