Ambuscade

Pronunciation: /ˈæmˈbəsˈkeɪd/

Ambuscade (noun)

  1. A surprise attack from a hidden place.

Examples

  • The soldiers planned an ambuscade to surprise the enemy forces.
  • An ambuscade is a sudden attack on an enemy.

Common collocations: launch an ambuscade, execute an ambuscade, prepare for an ambuscade

Synonyms of Ambuscade

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Ambuscade

  • — Opposite of an ambuscade, which is an offensive tactic.
  • — Direct engagement, unlike the hidden nature of an ambuscade.