ambushment

as in ambush
a setup in which hidden attackers lie in wait ambushments were a constant threat to travelers along the road to London

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Noun
  • This betrayal directly led to a fatal ambush in the Philippines where David’s entire U.S. intelligence team was wiped out, except for him.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The systematic obstruction of congressional oversight, inhumane detention conditions and courthouse ambush operation at 26 Federal Plaza represent a fundamental threat to the rule of law.
    Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Due date for individuals and businesses impacted by recent terrorist attacks in Israel.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Education has been under attack in Florida for decades; the dumbing down of our schools and society is notorious.
    Robert Kesten, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There is 24/7 surveillance on these traps so the FWNC&R team can see if one is set off.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Cleanup brush and leaf piles, which provide excellent cover for voles. Use a trap.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Ambushment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambushment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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