surprise attack meaning

UK /səˈpraɪz əˈtæk/ US /sɚˈpraɪz əˈtæk/ 4 syllables

surprise attack (noun): an attack without warning.

Definition of surprise attack

an attack without warning
Synonyms: coup de main
Type of: attack
Kinds: terrorist attack, ambush, pre-emptive strike

surprise attack in a sentence

A surprise attack is almost impossible in this plain.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas led a massive surprise attack on Israel.
Hamas's surprise attack on Israel happened on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.

How to pronounce surprise attack

surprise attack is pronounced /səˈpraɪz əˈtæk/ in British English and /sɚˈpraɪz əˈtæk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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