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Another word for raid

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Noun

  1. An act of invading, especially by military forces

    See also:

    enter

    attack

Verb

  1. To make a surprise attack on

    See also:

    attack

  2. To enter so as to attack, plunder, destroy, or conquer

    See also:

    enter

    attack

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Another word for raid

Noun

  1. A predatory attack

    See also:

    attack

  2. An armed investigation

    See also:

    capture

    arrest

Verb
  1. See also:

    attack

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • He couldn't have planned the Indian raid, though.

  • The Maltese joined the Spaniards in a disastrous raid against Gerbi on the African coast in 1432.

  • "You repay me by making sure the raid planned for tonight never happens," she replied.

  • Antony's raid in 41 B.C. (Bell.

  • My father's supposed to raid with us, which he's never done.

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