Ambush
Ambush noun - A setup in which hidden attackers lie in wait.
Usage example: revolutionaries laid an ambush for the king along the route his carriage would travel
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Synonyms for Ambush
Mousetrap and ambush are semantically related In some cases you can use "Mousetrap" instead the word "Ambush" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: ambushed, ambushing
Mousetrap
Mousetrap noun - A trap for catching mice.
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