Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Ambushed.
Ambushed - as a noun
The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16lying in waittrap6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attackHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ambushed - as a verb
Wait in hiding to attack
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16bushwhack26lie in waitlurk8scupper13waylay15Ambushed - as an adjective
Having been the target of an ambush.
Having been subjected to a shock for which one is unprepared.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers were ambushed by enemy forces during the night."
"The journalist was ambushed by protesters while reporting live."
"The lion ambushed its prey from behind the bushes."
"The quarterback was ambushed by the opposing team's defense."
"The hikers were ambushed by a swarm of bees."
Word Game Points
Is AMBUSHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ambushed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AMBUSHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is AMBUSHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambushed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAMBUSHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is AMBUSHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambushed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAMBUSHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.