Antonyms for ambushes

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : am-boo sh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæm bʊʃ

Definition of ambushes

Origin : c.1300, from Old French embuscher (13c., Modern French embûcher) "to lay an ambush," from en- "in" + busch "wood," apparently from Frankish *busk "bush, woods" (see bush (n.)). Related: Ambushed; ambushing.

noun lying in wait; concealed position
verb lie in wait; attack

Example sentences :

Sorties were discussed, ambushes considered, and a pitched battle was planned.
Extract from : « Whispering Smith » by Frank H. Spearman

There is a sweeping curve of glen, made for ambushes and devices of arms.
Extract from : « The Aeneid of Virgil » by Virgil

They had formed a series of ambushes, connected by a broad path.
Extract from : « Through Three Campaigns » by G. A. Henty

Would he take any woman into this life of straits and hidings and ambushes?
Extract from : « Patsy » by S. R. Crockett

We can't afford any ambushes or things of that kind, you know.'
Extract from : « The Grand Babylon Hotel » by Arnold Bennett

An' besides that'll mean a detour in a country fine for ambushes.
Extract from : « Bar-20 Days » by Clarence E. Mulford

Did I not tell you that this war was one of stratagems and ambushes?
Extract from : « The Tiger-Slayer » by Gustave Aimard

They had studied much at West Point about ambushes, and how to avoid them.
Extract from : « Excuse Me! » by Rupert Hughes

It is to me still a wonder how I have escaped all the ambushes laid for me.
Extract from : « The Missouri Outlaws » by Gustave Aimard

I was prepared for surprises, ambushes, desperate fights, and all that sort of thing.
Extract from : « The Rebel Chief » by Gustave Aimard

Synonyms for ambushes

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