word
Ambush
A-mbuush
/ˈæˌmbʊʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ambush
Dictionary meaning
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
Examples
- They ambushed the enemy after careful planning.
- I ambushed the turkey.
Synonyms: lying in wait, ambuscade, trap
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