Ambush and ambuscade both mean a device to entrap an enemy by lying in wait under cover for an opportune moment to make a surprise attack.
Category: Synonyms
Ambitious vs Pretentious vs Utopian
Ambitious, Pretentious and Utopian are comparable when they are applied to such matters as plans, designs, programs, or policies and mean straining or exceeding the capacity of their authors or executants.
Ambitious vs Emulous
Ambitious and Emulous both mean extremely desirous of something that will give one power, fame, success, or riches.
Ambition vs Aspiration vs Pretension
Ambition, Aspiration and Pretension mean strong desire for advancement.
Ambiguity vs Equivocation vs Tergiversation vs Double entendre
Ambiguity, Equivocation, Tergiversation and Double entendre are comparable when they denote expression or, more often, an expression, capable of more than one interpretation.
Ambassador vs Legate vs Nuncio vs Minister vs Envoy vs Internuncio vs Chargé d'affaires
Ambassador, Legate, Nuncio, Minister, Envoy, Internuncio and Chargé d'affaires all designate a diplomatic agent serving his sovereign or government in a foreign country and are here compared with reference to their order of precedence as fixed by international regulations and protocol.
Amateur vs Dilettante vs Dabbler vs Tyro
Amateur, Dilettante, Dabbler and Tyro denote a person who follows a pursuit without attaining proficiency or a professional status.
Also vs Too vs Likewise vs Besides vs Moreover vs Furthermore
Also, Too, Likewise, Besides, Moreover and Furthermore all denote in addition and are used when joining (not necessarily in the same sentence) one proposition or consideration to another.
Alone vs Solitary vs Lonely vs Lonesome vs Lone vs Lorn vs Forlorn vs Desolate
Alone, Solitary, Lonely, Lonesome, Lone, Lorn, Forlorn and Desolate may all refer to situations of being apart from others or emotions experienced while apart.
Allowance vs Concession
Allowance and Concession both signify a change made by way of compromise or adjustment.
Allot vs Assign vs Apportion vs Allocate
Allot, Assign, Apportion and Allocate mean to give as one's share, portion, role, or place.
Alliance vs League vs Coalition vs Fusion vs Confederacy vs Confederation vs Federation
Alliance, League, Coalition, Fusion, Confederacy, Confederation and Federation all agree in the idea of combination, chiefly political, for a common object.