Ambush

Synonyms of ambush

• trap
• surprise attack
• attack by surprise

Antonyms of ambush

• warn
• alert
• notify

Collocations of ambush

ambush tactics

Frequency: 80 %

The soldiers used ambush tactics to surprise the enemy and gain the upper hand in battle.

ambush predator

Frequency: 70 %

The lion is an ambush predator, waiting patiently for its prey to come close.

ambush marketing

Frequency: 60 %

The company used ambush marketing tactics to promote its products during the event.

ambush journalism

Frequency: 45 %

The reporter conducted an ambush journalism interview to catch the celebrity off guard.

Idiomatic Expressions for ambush

• Phrase: ambush interview
  Meaning: an interview conducted without the interviewee's prior knowledge or consent, often to catch them off guard
  Usage: The journalist conducted an ambush interview with the politician as he was leaving the building, hoping to get a candid response.