Ambushlike

/ˈæmbʊʃlaɪk/ adjective

Resembling or having the characteristics of an ambush; resembling a surprise attack or hidden trap.

Compound of ambush (from Old French embuscher, 'to place in a bush') + -like (Old English -lic, 'having the form of'). The suffix -like was added to create an adjective meaning 'in the manner of' an ambush.

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