2ambush verb
ambush·es; ambushed; ambush·ing [+ obj] : to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place
▪ We have reports of enemy soldiers ambushing civilians on this road. — often used as (be) ambushed ▪ He was ambushed and killed by robbers on his way home. — often used figuratively ▪ As she left the courthouse, she was ambushed by a group of reporters. ▪ Her book was ambushed [=criticized in a harsh and unfair way] by the critics.
▪ We have reports of enemy soldiers ambushing civilians on this road. — often used as (be) ambushed ▪ He was ambushed and killed by robbers on his way home. — often used figuratively ▪ As she left the courthouse, she was ambushed by a group of reporters. ▪ Her book was ambushed [=criticized in a harsh and unfair way] by the critics.
