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ambush

noun verb

The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

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Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
H
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈæm.bʊʃ

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

  1. Wait in hiding to attack

verb

  1. Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

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