sneak attack

NOUN

surprise attack

Synonyms

WEAK

Pearl Harbor ambush shock tactics surprisal unforeseen attack

Example Sentences

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President Biden on Wednesday met privately with families of Americans being held hostage by Hamas since its sneak attack in Israel on Oct.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023

“It’s definitely great to have all those different options, and it allows us to kind of have a sneak attack effect on different teams,” Masonius said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023

Moss was dressed all in black to hide his identity as he pretended to be a camera man and helped sidekick Happy Corbin sneak attack Kevin Owens.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christmas whooshes in from the wings, making a festive sneak attack.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2022

At least if he carried the ball, he’d be in full view of everyone and not as vulnerable to a sneak attack.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier