Ambusher: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambusher

[ ˈæmˌbʊʃər ]

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dangerous situation

A person who lies in wait, or in a place of concealment, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; one who ambushes.

Synonyms

assailant, attacker, lurker

Examples of usage

The soldiers were ambushed by a group of hidden ambushers.
The ambusher waited patiently for the perfect moment to strike.

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online gaming

A player who hides in a strategic location to surprise and attack opponents.

Synonyms

camper, flanker

Examples of usage

The ambusher took down three enemies with a surprise attack.
The team's victory was thanks to the clever tactics of their ambusher.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambusher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emboscador

🇮🇳 घातक

🇩🇪 Hinterhalt

🇮🇩 penyerang

🇺🇦 засідник

🇵🇱 zasadzający

🇯🇵 待ち伏せ者 (まちぶせもの)

🇫🇷 embuscade

🇪🇸 emboscador

🇹🇷 pusu kuran

🇰🇷 매복자 (maebokja)

🇸🇦 كمين

🇨🇿 přepadový

🇸🇰 prepadový

🇨🇳 伏击者 (fújī zhě)

🇸🇮 zasedalec

🇮🇸 falsari

🇰🇿 жасырлаушы

🇬🇪 დასახლებელი

🇦🇿 tələyə düşən

🇲🇽 emboscador

Word origin

The word 'ambusher' originates from the Middle French word 'embuschier', meaning 'to place in ambush'. The concept of ambush has been a part of warfare tactics throughout history, dating back to ancient times. Ambushes have been used by various military forces to surprise and outmaneuver their enemies.