ambusher

Meanings

• noun

  A person or group that attacks or confronts someone unexpectedly or under false pretenses.

  - "The ambusher laid a trap for the unsuspecting travelers."
  - "The police were able to identify and arrest the ambushers after the robbery."
  - "The hunter became an ambusher, lying in wait for his prey."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambusher
ruse , muse , abuse , peruse , refuse

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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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From the verb ambush, meaning to lie in wait and attack suddenly.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ambush' comes from the Dutch word 'ambuscade', meaning 'an ambush or an ambusher'.

2. The largest recorded ambush in history took place during the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD, where the Germanic warrior Arminius ambushed and defeated three Roman legions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambush strategy: A military tactic where an army attacks an enemy from a concealed position.

2. Ambush predator: A predator that lies in wait for its prey to come within range.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ambusher' is often used to describe a villain or antagonist who uses deceit and surprise to gain an advantage over their victims. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting the moment of an ambush. In music, there are songs that use the metaphor of an ambush to describe a sudden emotional or psychological shift.

How to Memorize "ambusher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person hiding in the bushes, waiting to pounce on their unsuspecting victim.
   - Imagine a group of bandits lying in wait to ambush a caravan on a dark and deserted road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambusher' with the image of a predator lying in wait for its prey.
   - Remember that an ambusher is someone who attacks unexpectedly and under false pretenses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym AMBUSH to remember the meaning: Ambush - Attacks under false pretenses, Making Best Use of Hidden Spots.

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