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AMBUSHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ambushing.

Ambushing - 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)

Ambushing - 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 robber was apprehended after ambushing an unsuspecting victim."
"The guerrilla fighters specialize in ambushing enemy patrols."
"The ambushing soldiers caught the enemy by surprise."
"Our team devised an ambushing strategy to trap the opponents."
"The ambushing lion sprang out from the bush."
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Word Game Points

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

AMBUSHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is AMBUSHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambushing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMBUSHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is AMBUSHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambushing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBUSHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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