ambuscader

/ˈæmbəskˌeɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who or that which ambushes or sets an ambush.

“The enemy army used guerrilla tactics and ambuscaders to attack the advancing forces.”

2. verb

To set an ambush for (someone or something).

“The hunters ambuscaded the deer, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.”

Synonyms

  • ambusher
  • guerrilla
  • sniper
  • stalker

Antonyms

  • aboveboard
  • fairly
  • honorably
  • openly