Definition & Meaning of "ambush"

to ambush

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Ambush

a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

ambush

ambusher

Example

The hunters silently ambushed the prey, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike.

The guerrilla fighters planned to ambush the enemy convoy on the narrow mountain pass.

Special forces were tasked to ambush the insurgent group during their nighttime patrol.

During the military operation, soldiers were positioned to ambush approaching enemy forces.

The police set up a stakeout to ambush the criminal as he exited the building.

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