Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambush
noun & verb
/ˈæm.bʊʃ/
Definition
A surprise attack from a hidden position.
Examples
- They set an ambush to catch the enemy off guard.
- The soldiers were ambushed while patrolling the area.
- In the story, the hero was ambushed by a group of bandits.
Meaning
To make a sudden assault on someone or something while they are not expecting it.
Synonyms
- trap
- surprise attack
- raid
