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English noun: ambuscade

1. ambuscade (act) the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise


Synonymsambush, lying in wait, trap


Broader (hypernym)coup de main, surprise attack


Narrower (hyponym)dry-gulching


English verb: ambuscade

1. ambuscade (competition) wait in hiding to attack


Synonymsambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, scupper, waylay


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)wait









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