Ambush
Ambush verb - To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.
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Synonyms for Ambush
Spring on and ambush are semantically related In some cases you can use "Spring on" instead a verb "Ambush".
Nearby Words: ambushed, ambushing
Spring on
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They choose instead to drive directly through an aircraft graveyard, setting them up for an ambush which the cons spring on them, killing dozens and slowing them down enough that the plane takes off again.
Source: Hollywood Tactics
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