ambush in Malay
sergap
/ˈæm.bʊʃ/
ambush in Malay: sergap, serangan hendap. In English, ambush means the act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
Malay words for ambush
- to attack by ambush; to waylay
- sergap, serangan hendap
English meaning of ambush
- noun The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
- noun An attack launched from a concealed position.
- noun The concealed position or state from which a surprise attack is launched.
- noun The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
Synonyms of ambush
ambush in other languages
Questions about ambush in Malay
- What is the meaning of ambush in Malay?
- Ambush in Malay is sergap, serangan hendap.
- Apakah maksud ambush dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Ambush: sergap, serangan hendap.
- What does ambush mean in English?
- Ambush means the act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
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