ambushed

/ˈæm.bʊʃt/

verb

To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

Examples :

"The group of friends ambushed their classmate after school to surprise him with a birthday cake. "

verb

To attack by ambush; to waylay.

Examples :

"The soldiers were ambushed in the forest. "

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adjective

Having been the target of an ambush.

Examples :

"The ambushed soldiers were caught completely by surprise in the narrow valley. "

military war action

adjective

Having been subjected to a shock for which one is unprepared.

Examples :

"The student felt ambushed by the pop quiz, as he hadn't known there would be one. "

situation emotion mind war military

Meanings

Examples :

"The group of friends ambushed their classmate after school to surprise him with a birthday cake. "

Examples :

"The soldiers were ambushed in the forest. "

Examples :

"The ambushed soldiers were caught completely by surprise in the narrow valley. "

Examples :

"The student felt ambushed by the pop quiz, as he hadn't known there would be one. "

Related Words

classmate noun

A student who is in the same class at school.

school noun

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

completely adverb

(manner) In a complete manner

friends noun

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

ambush noun

The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

unprepared noun

A black mark given to a pupil who arrives at a lesson without the necessary items or preparation.

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

birthday noun

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

soldiers noun

A member of an army, of any rank.

station noun

A stopping place.

surprise noun

Something unexpected.

subjected verb

(construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.