What is another word for Ambushment?

Pronunciation: [ˈambʊʃmənt] (IPA)

The word ambushment means a surprise attack from a concealed position. Synonyms for this term include ambush, surprise attack, sneak attack, trap, snare, and pounce. These words share the idea of attacking or catching someone unawares. Ambush is the most common synonym, but surprise attack, sneak attack, and pounce convey a sense of speed and stealth. Trap and snare suggest a situation where one is caught or lured into a dangerous position. Regardless of the synonym, ambushment is a tactic typically associated with warfare, crime, or other hostile activities and should be avoided in civilian settings.

What are the hypernyms for Ambushment?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ambushment

For the first moment, so genuine appeared his passion, I had believed him; and that the Ambushment was there, as he had said.
"Oddsfish!"
Robert Hugh Benson
Also Sir Kay came out of an Ambushment with five knights with him, and they six smote other six down.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory
In the meanwhile brake the Ambushment of King Ban and King Bors, and Lionses and Phariance had the vanguard, and they two knights met with King Idres and his fellowship, and there began a great medley of breaking of spears, and smiting of swords, with slaying of men and horses, and King Idres was near at discomforture.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory

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