unambush

/ˌʌnæmˈbʊʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to avoid or prevent an ambush

“The general’s plan was to unambush the enemy’s forces by attacking from a different angle.”

2. noun

a person or thing that unambushes

“The unambusher was commended for their bravery in preventing the ambush.”

Synonyms

  • outflank
  • outmaneuver

Antonyms

  • ambush
  • encircle