The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

synonyms: ambush, lying in wait, trap.

Roget 530: camouflage; mimicry; hiding place; secret place, secret drawer; recess, hold, holes and corners; closet, crypt, adytum^†, abditory^†, oubliette.    ambush, ambuscade; stalking horse; lurking hole, lurking place; secret path, back stairs; retreat etc. (refuge) 666.    screen, cover, shade, blinker; veil, curtain, blind, cloak, cloud.    mask, visor, vizor^†, disguise, masquerade dress, domino.    pitfall etc. (source of danger) 667; trap etc. (snare) 545.    ... show more

Dutch: hinderlaag, val, valstrik
Polish: zasadzka

Wait in hiding to attack.

synonyms: ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, scupper, waylay.

Roget 530: blend in, blend into the background.    lie in ambush etc. (hide oneself) 528; lie in wait for, lurk; set a trap for etc. (deceive) 545; ambuscade, ambush.    camouflage.    ... show more

Dutch: opwachten, belagen