ambushes

Meanings

• noun

  An attack or an act of surprising and attacking an enemy or a target suddenly and unexpectedly.

  - "The guerrilla fighters launched a series of ambushes against the enemy troops."
  - "The hunter set up an ambush to catch the elusive prey."

• noun

  A situation or an event that catches someone off guard and takes them by surprise.

  - "The sudden announcement of the price hike was an ambush for the customers."
  - "The politician's scandalous past was an ambush for his campaign."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambushes
muses , abuses , peruses , confuses

---

Variants

List of all variants of ambushes that leads to same result
ambush , ambushed , ambusher , ambushers , ambushes , ambushing , ambushment , ambushments , in ambush

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'ambush' comes from the Old French word 'embusche', which means 'a snare' or 'an ambush'. It is derived from the verb 'embuscher', which means 'to ensnare' or 'to set an ambush'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest recorded ambush in history was the Battle of Talavera in 1809, where the British army ambushed the French army and killed over 10,000 soldiers.

2. The word 'ambush' is also used in the world of computer hacking to describe a surprise attack on a computer system or network.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Ambush Predator: A predator that waits in hiding to surprise and attack its prey, such as a lion or a tiger.

2. Ambush Strategy: A military strategy in which troops or forces are positioned to surprise and attack an enemy.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature and art, ambushes are often used to create tension and suspense. They are a common element in war stories, adventure novels, and thrillers. Ambushes have also been used as metaphors to describe unexpected events or situations.

How to Memorize "ambushes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers hiding in the bushes, waiting for their enemy to pass by. Visualize the surprise and the quick attack that follows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambush' with the word 'surprise'. Visualize a situation where you are surprised by something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Ambush: An enemy's sudden surprise'.

---

Memorize "ambushes" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ambushes is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.