ambush

Meanings

• noun

  An attack made by surprise, typically a military one.

  - "The enemy launched a surprise ambush on our troops."
  - "The ambush was a complete success, with the enemy suffering heavy losses."

• verb

  To attack or lie in wait for (someone) unexpectedly.

  - "The hunters ambushed their prey in the forest."
  - "The burglars ambushed the family while they were asleep."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæm.bʊʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambush
mush , rush , hush , crush

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Variants

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ambush , ambushed , ambusher , ambushers , ambushes , ambushing , ambushment , ambushments , in ambush

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Etymology

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From Old French 'emboucher', meaning 'to harbor, shelter'. The military sense developed from the idea of hiding in a covered position, such as a wooded area or a ravine, and then attacking the enemy.

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Trivia

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1. The largest recorded ambush in history occurred during World War II, when the German army ambushed the Soviet forces at the Battle of Stalingrad, resulting in over 100,000 Soviet casualties.

2. The word 'ambush' is also used metaphorically in sports, such as when a team scores a goal or makes a play unexpectedly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambush Predation: A type of hunting strategy where predators lie in wait for their prey to come within range, rather than actively pursuing it.

2. Ambush Marketing: A marketing strategy where a company attempts to gain attention and publicity by unexpectedly appearing at an event or venue where they are not officially sponsored.

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Culture

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The ambush has been a common tactic in warfare throughout history. It has also been used as a metaphor in literature and art to represent unexpected or hidden dangers. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus and his co-conspirators plan an ambush to assassinate Caesar.

How to Memorize "ambush"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of soldiers hiding in the bushes, waiting for their enemy to come within range before launching a surprise attack.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambush' with the idea of surprise and sudden attack.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ambush Attacks By Surprising Hunters' to remember the definition of the word.

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