Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bushwhack
verb
/ˈbʊʃˌhwæk/
Definition
To ambush someone, especially in a surprise attack usually in a wooded area.
Examples
- The outlaw decided to bushwhack the traveling sheriff.
- They set up a camp and planned to bushwhack any intruders.
Meaning
The act of attacking or surprising someone while they are in a natural or secluded environment.
Synonyms
- Ambush
- Surprise attack
- Waylay
