Synonyms of ambushing

ambushing

verb

present participle of ambush

as in attacking

to lie in wait for and attack by surprise

the king's enemies planned to ambush the royal coach on the way to Paris and capture the king

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacking
• assaulting
• waylaying
• capturing
• surprising
• trapping
• hunting
• stalking
• ambuscading
• storming
• assailing
• tackling
• jumping
• snaring
• entrapping
• sallying
• mugging
• striking
• ensnaring
• charging
• netting
• pouncing (on)
• preying (on or upon)
• mousetrapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ambushing

The man accused of ambushing two Philadelphia police officers, killing one and wounding another, now faces federal charges. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Two men are facing kidnapping and robbery charges after allegedly ambushing a buyer during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in Doral. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Videos from that day showed militants gunning down fleeing revelers, shooting the wounded at point-blank range and ambushing those seeking refuge in bomb shelters. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Hansen, who left NBC in 2013 but remains a leader in the pervert-ambushing space, has spoken about having considered a sting operation against Jeffrey Epstein in 2015. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

However, officials have yet to determine exactly what type of animal is ambushing the unsuspecting humans. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

After ambushing Nobel hopeful Kersten onboard, Wohmann makes multiple attempts to interview him. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Lit up by minor-leaguers ambushing first-pitch fastballs? — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 June 2026

Arizona’s offense set the tone for the night by absolutely ambushing Ray, needing just six pitches to plate four runs. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 May 2026