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AMBUSHED

(noun, verb, adj.)

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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 waittrap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attack
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ambushed - as a verb

Wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16bushwhack26lie in waitlurk8scupper13waylay15

Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
still-hunt

Ambushed - 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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
AMBUSHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is AMBUSHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambushed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBUSHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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