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SURPRISE ATTACK Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase surprise attack. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase surprise attack. (close relations)
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ambush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

• wait in hiding to attack

• hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

onslaught
nounn
noun

• a sudden and severe onset of trouble

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

raid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

verb

• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

• enter someone else's territory and take spoils

• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock

• search for something needed or desired

coup de main
nounn
noun

• an attack without warning

Best Hypernyms For SURPRISE ATTACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for surprise attack, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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attack onslaught foray incursion invasion offensive onrush onset raid

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