surprise attack (n)
coup de main (n)

n01246541

type n
lex_filenum 04
def an attack without warning
Outgoing links
Hypernym attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
Hyponym terrorist attack; ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap; pre-emptive strike
Incoming links
Hyponym attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
Hypernym terrorist attack; ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap; pre-emptive strike

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