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AMBUSHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ambushes.

Ambushes - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16lying in waittrap6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coup de mainsurprise attack
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ambushes - as a verb

Wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambuscade16bushwhack26lie in waitlurk8scupper13waylay15

Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
still-hunt

Example Sentences

"The soldiers set up several ambushes along the enemy's supply route."
"The police managed to prevent a series of planned ambushes by the gang."
"The tribe used clever tactics in their ambushes against neighboring villages."
"The guerrilla fighters planned strategic ambushes to disrupt the enemy's operations."
"The highway robbers laid multiple ambushes to target unsuspecting travelers."
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Word Game Points

Is AMBUSHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ambushes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMBUSHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is AMBUSHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambushes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMBUSHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is AMBUSHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambushes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBUSHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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