ambushed

Meanings

• verb

  Surprised or attacked suddenly and unexpectedly.

  - "The soldiers were ambushed by the enemy in the forest."
  - "The burglar was ambushed by the homeowner."

• verb

  To surprise or attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly.

  - "The police ambushed the drug dealers."
  - "The hunter ambushed his prey."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambushed
mused , abused , confused , amused

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to surround', from Old French 'embuscher' from 'embusque' (ambush) + 'char' (cart, vehicle).

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Trivia

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1. An ambush can be set up in various ways, including using natural cover like trees and bushes, or man-made structures like buildings and vehicles.

2. In some cultures, ambushes are considered a sign of cowardice or dishonor, while in others they are seen as a necessary tactic in warfare.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambush Predator: A predator that waits in hiding to attack its prey suddenly and unexpectedly.

2. Ambush Strategy: A military or tactical strategy that involves surprising an enemy by attacking from a hidden position.

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Culture

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The term 'ambushed' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe surprise attacks, often with tragic consequences. In warfare, ambushes have been used as a tactic since ancient times.

How to Memorize "ambushed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers hiding in the bushes, waiting for their enemy to pass by before attacking.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ambush: Attack Me By Surprising Him' to remember the definition.

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