SURPRISE ATTACK Synonyms
4 synonyms for
surprise attack.
(exact relations)
9 hypernyms for surprise attack. (close relations)
9 hypernyms for surprise attack. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SURPRISE ATTACK
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| ambush | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack • hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | ||||||
| onslaught | noun n | |||||
noun • a sudden and severe onset of trouble • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | ||||||
| raid | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a sudden short attack • an attempt by speculators to defraud investors verb • search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on • enter someone else's territory and take spoils • take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock • search for something needed or desired | ||||||
| coup de main | noun n | |||||
noun • an attack without warning | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For SURPRISE ATTACK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
surprise attack, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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