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Ambushes

Verb / ˈæmbʊʃɪz / Another word for ambushes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ambushes means to attack someone or something by surprise from a hidden place.

Synonyms & similar words

lyinginwait scupper bushwhack lieinwait waylay trap ambuscade lurk stillhunt ambush attack waylay trap ensnare entrapment stalk surprise ambuscade trap pitfall snare net web mesh toils

Example sentences

  1. The hunters ambushed the deer in the forest.
  2. The soldiers were ambushed by the enemy in the valley.
  3. The police set up an ambush to catch the robbers.
  4. The cat ambushed the mouse behind the couch.
  5. The bandit ambushed the stagecoach on the mountain road.

Quotes

  • "The essence of strategy is to surprise the enemy." - Sun Tzu
  • "In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak." - Sun Tzu
  • "It is not enough to see the enemy. You have to know the enemy." - Sun Tzu

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