rebato

Definitions of rebato
  1. noun
    an attack without warning
    synonyms: sorpresa
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    types:
    acechadera, acecho, celada, emboscada, trampa, zalagarda
    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
    type of:
    arremetida, asalto, ataque
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  2. noun
    a warning to national policy makers that an enemy intends to launch an attack in the near future
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