Antonyms for the term "surprise attacks" would be "planned assaults" or "anticipated assaults". When an attack is planned and expected, it is less likely to take the defender off guard and therefore, less likely to cause the same level of chaos and confusion. These attacks can be strategically analyzed and countered, making them less effective than surprise attacks. This is why military units often engage in drills and rehearsals to prepare for such scenarios. By understanding and anticipating the enemy's moves and devising a plan in advance, they are better prepared to defend against an attack. Thus, the opposite of a surprise attack is a well-planned and anticipated assault.

What are the antonyms for Surprise attacks?

• n.

  • raid
  • letting go
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  • release
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  • retreat
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Famous quotes with Surprise attacks

• Al Qaeda operates by launching surprise attacks on civilian targets with the goal of massive casualties. Our only means for preventing future attacks, which could use WMDs, is by acquiring information that allows for pre-emptive action.

  John Yoo
• … I had some suggestions . I thought that you could encourage surprise attacks. I thought that would be very good. I kind of liked the idea of arming one guy with a conventional sword but giving the other a pikestaff. My favourite was the idea of blindfolding one of the competitors or blindfolding them both and spinning them around a bit so they were a little bit unstable and then just pushing them towards each other. It would make each match go on a bit longer.

  Bill Bryson

Synonyms:

disturbed, emotive, enthusiastic, excitable, exciting, fanatical, feeling, fickle, heartwarming, histrionic.