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AMBUSH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ambush.

How to pronounce ambush:

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Ambush - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscadelying in waittrap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attack
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ambush - as a verb

Wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscadebushwhacklie in waitlurkscupperwaylay

Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
still-hunt

Example Sentences

"The soldiers set up an ambush in the dense forest."
"The police narrowly escaped the ambush."
"The rebels planned an ambush on the enemy convoy."
"The unsuspecting hikers fell into an ambush."
"The ambush caught the thieves off guard."
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Word Game Points

Is AMBUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ambush is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMBUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is AMBUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambush is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMBUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is AMBUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambush is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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