ambush (73 synonym found)

Ambush has 73 synonyms. The top synonyms for ambush are hideout, surprise, go at, set upon, lay at, strike, take short, ambuscade and 65 more. Another word for ambush is hideout. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for ambush?

A common synonym for ambush is hideout. Other synonyms include surprise, go at, set upon, lay at.

How many synonyms does ambush have?

Ambush has 73 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does ambush mean?

(n): a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station.

Definition of ambush:

(n) : a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare; a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise
(v) : to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy; to attack by ambush; to waylay
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Definition of ambush:

(n) : a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare; a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise
(v) : to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy; to attack by ambush; to waylay
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