Ambush
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Military Context
Often used when referring to surprise military tactics or historical battles. The army's strategy was to ambush their opponents at dawn.
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Hidden Attack
Emphasizes a sudden and unexpected attack from a concealed position. The bandits lay in ambush, waiting for the caravan to pass by.
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Surprise Element
The success of an ambush often relies on the element of surprise. For years, highwaymen would ambush travelers on this road.