ambuscade

Definition of ambuscade

Nouns

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms:
ambush, lying in wait, trap
Types:
dry-gulching
the act of killing from ambush
Type of:
coup de main, surprise attack
an attack without warning

Verbs

wait in hiding to attack
Synonyms:
ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, scupper, waylay
Type of:
wait
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

Vocabulary Lists for ambuscade

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French Words »(137 words)
French words
  • abseil
  • ambuscade
  • amercement
  • aperture
  • arpent

antagonism, enmity, confrontation »(17 words)
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  • confrontation
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09_aug_30 »(12 words)
  • scupper
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  • bilk
  • obfuscate
  • pugilism

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