THESAURUS

Ambush Thesaurus

The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.

Synonyms for Ambush

Depending on context, synonyms include jump, trap, lurk, ambuscade, scupper, waylay.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include waylay, ambuscade, lurk, trap, bushwhack, still-hunt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for ambush?

Possible synonyms include jump, trap, lurk, ambuscade, scupper.

Can every synonym replace ambush?

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