What is another word for ambuscade?
Pronunciation: [ˈambəskˌe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Ambuscade is a term that is often used to describe a military tactic where soldiers hide and wait for their enemy to pass, before launching a surprise attack on them. Some synonyms for ambuscade include ambush, attack, surprise attack, trap, and snare. Other similar words might include pounce, assault, raid, or blitz. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but all can be used to describe a situation where one group is caught off-guard by another. Whether used in a military or civilian context, these synonyms for ambuscade all imply a sudden, unexpected attack that catches the victim unaware.
