ambushes (Meaning)
ambushes
a trap in which one or more concealed attackers lie in wait to attack by surprise, to attack from an ambush, to station in ambush (see ambush entry 2 sense 2), the act of approaching or confronting someone with something unexpected, the concealed position from which a surprise attack is made, to lie in wait, a trap in which hidden persons wait to attack by surprise, an individual or group concealed for a surprise attack, to attack by surprise from a hidden place
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ambushes Sentence Examples
- The rebels ambushed the government convoy, seizing control of its supplies.
- The predator ambushed its prey, leaping from the shadows with lightning speed.
- The soldiers were ambushed by insurgents as they patrolled the remote village.
- The ambush was meticulously planned, catching the enemy off guard at dawn.
- The ambushers lay in wait, concealed amidst the undergrowth, their weapons at the ready.
- The ambush succeeded, trapping and eliminating a significant number of enemy combatants.
- The ambush failed miserably, resulting in heavy casualties for the attackers.
- The ambushed victims were left traumatized, haunted by the sudden and violent attack.
- The ambush served as a wake-up call, forcing the authorities to increase security measures.
- The ambush became a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, with far-reaching consequences.
FAQs About the word ambushes
a trap in which one or more concealed attackers lie in wait to attack by surprise, to attack from an ambush, to station in ambush (see ambush entry 2 sense 2),
ambuscades,attacks, traps, ambushments, assaults, sallies, surprizes,surprises, captures, huntings
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The rebels ambushed the government convoy, seizing control of its supplies.
The predator ambushed its prey, leaping from the shadows with lightning speed.
The soldiers were ambushed by insurgents as they patrolled the remote village.
The ambush was meticulously planned, catching the enemy off guard at dawn.
