ambush

[US]/ˈæmbʊʃ/
[UK]/ˈæmbʊʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
vt. to make a surprise attack on from a concealed position
vi. to lie in wait in a concealed position, especially for an ambush

Phrases & Collocations

ambush location

ambush tactics

ambush marketing

Example Sentences

Fear ambush at every tree and tuft of grass.

they were ambushed and taken prisoner by the enemy.

Our soldiers lay in ambush in the jungle for the enemy.

guerrillas ambushing a platoon of regulars;

Tory representatives were ambushed by camera crews.

the ambush occurred 50 metres from a checkpoint.

The militia succeeded in ambushing the invading enemy soldiers.

A whole regiment of the enemy troop got caught in our ambush was eliminated completely.

The general ambushed his troops in the dense woods.

The commander ambushed his troops in the woods for the morning attack.

Shadow Dance: The cooldowns on Sap, Garrotte, Ambush, Cheap Shot, Premeditation, Pickpocket, and Disarm Trap are no longer increased while this ability is activated.

Real-world Examples

He said he thought he was being ambushed.

Source: BBC Listening June 2019 Compilation

The males hang back to conspicuous an ambush.

Source: Lion Mafia

And predators would have laid an ambush for the unwary.

Source: Wild New World: Ice Age Oasis

Well, we're just trying to spot an ambush, Mr Garris.

Source: Tiger and Leopard: The Little Overlord (Original Soundtrack)

He was injured when his van was ambushed by terrorists in Quetta.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

Looks like Emilio's compadres came out early to set an ambush.

Source: Max the Military Dog Original Soundtrack

At the bottom of Half Peak, there’s an ambush waiting for you.

Source: Ice Age 1 Highlights

11 soldiers have been killed in Central Mali after their convoy was ambushed.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2021

So it could be an ambush. I mean, it could be the Zodiac.

Source: Go blank axis version

At least six people have been killed after gunmen ambushed a bus in northeast Kenya.

Source: BBC Listening December 2019 Collection

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