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AMBUSHED Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word ambushed. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For AMBUSHED

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aware
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

• bearing in mind; attentive to

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

expected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

guarded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• prudent

prepared
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

adjective satellite

• having made preparations

• equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

ready
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

noun

• poised for action

adjective satellite

• (of especially money) immediately available

• mentally disposed

• made suitable and available for immediate use

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

verb

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

surprised
adjectiveadj
adjective

• taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

alerted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• engaged in or accustomed to close observation

noun

• condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action

• a warning serves to make you more alert to danger

• an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• mentally perceptive and responsive

verb

• warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness

forearmed
adjectiveadj
verb

• (sometimes figurative) To arm in preparation.

adjective

• (in combination) Having some specific type of forearm.

forewarned
verbv
verb

• warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

Alternatives for AWARE

Alternatives for CAUTIOUS

Alternatives for EXPECTED

Alternatives for GUARDED

Alternatives for PREPARED

Alternatives for READY

Alternatives for SURPRISED

Alternatives for ALERTED

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