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Princeton's WordNet

  1. surprise attack, coup de mainnoun

    an attack without warning

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  1. Surprise Attack

    A surprise attack is an act of military deception.

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  1. surprise attack

    A surprise attack is a strategic military maneuver or assault launched unexpectedly against an enemy, typically without any prior warning, with the intent to gain a rapid or sophisticated tactical advantage. The surprise element is intended to catch the enemy off-guard, decreasing their ability to respond effectively. The attack could be initiated during a ceasefire or during a period of seemingly peaceful relations. This tactic is often used in wars and conflicts to achieve quick victory or specific objectives.

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  1. Surprise Attack

    Surprise Attack is the debut studio album released by the hard rock band Tora Tora.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of surprise attack in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of surprise attack in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of surprise attack in a Sentence

  1. Hans Kristensen:

    Stealthy bombers equipped with numerous stealthy LRSOs would - in the eye of an adversary - be the perfect surprise attack weapon.


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