Thesaurus: ambush

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1. v. t. A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
2. v. t. A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.
3. v. t. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.
4. v. t. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
5. v. t. To attack by ambush; to waylay.
6. v. i. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.
7. n. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
8. v. wait in hiding to attack
9. v. hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing
10. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; tolurk.Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey. Trumbull.
11. v:44/n:56 n. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise v. wait in hiding to attack