ambuscade - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for ambuscade ?

Here are the synonyms for ambuscade , a list of similar words for ambuscade from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

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

Synonyms

• ambuscade
• ambush
• lying in wait
• trap

More generic

• coup de main
• surprise attack

More specific

• dry-gulching

Verb

wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms

• ambuscade
• ambush
• bushwhack
• lie in wait
• lurk
• scupper
• waylay

More generic

• wait

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