ambush
word
/ˈæmˌbʊʃ/
AM-buush
/ˈæmbʊʃ/
AM-buush
Definition
An ambush is a surprise attack from a hidden place. It can also mean the action of hiding and waiting to attack someone unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in military or action contexts. As a noun ('an ambush') or verb ('to ambush someone'). Common collocations: 'set an ambush', 'fall into an ambush', 'ambush prey'. Not used for unexpected but non-hostile surprises.
Spanish: emboscada - emboscarPortuguese (BR): emboscada - emboscarPortuguese (PT): emboscada - emboscarChinese (Simplified): 埋伏 - 伏击Chinese (Traditional): 埋伏 - 伏擊Hindi: घात लगाना - घातArabic: كمينBengali: হামলা (হঠাৎ/আকস্মিকভাবে) - গোপন আক্রমণRussian: засада - устроить засадуJapanese: 待ち伏せ - 待ち伏せするVietnamese: phục kíchKorean: 매복 - 매복하다Turkish: pusu - pusuya düşürmekUrdu: چھاپہ - گھات لگا کر حملہ کرناIndonesian: penyergapan - menyergap
Example Sentences
The soldiers set an ambush for the enemy.
basic
The tiger waited in ambush for its prey.
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They planned to ambush the thieves at night.
basic
Our team walked right into an ambush during the mission.
natural
Be careful — there could be an ambush around that corner.
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They were ambushed as soon as they left the building.
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