AmbushWordNet Explorer

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noun

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

Words in this synset: ambuscade, lying_in_wait, trap
noun

an attack without warning

noun

the act of killing from ambush

verb

wait in hiding to attack

Words in this synset: scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie_in_wait
verb

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

verb

hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Words in this synset: still-hunt
verb

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

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