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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