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ambush in Tagalog

abatan

/ˈæm.bʊʃ/

ambush in Tagalog: abatan. In English, ambush means the act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.

Tagalog words for ambush

to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy
abatan

English meaning of ambush

  1. noun The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
  2. noun An attack launched from a concealed position.
  3. noun The concealed position or state from which a surprise attack is launched.
  4. noun The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.

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Questions about ambush in Tagalog

What is the meaning of ambush in Tagalog?
Ambush in Tagalog is abatan.
Ano ang ambush sa Tagalog?
Ambush: abatan.
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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