Raid [noun]

Definition of Raid:

attack, seizure

Synonyms of Raid:

● Capture

● Break-in

● Onslaught

● Sortie

● Sweep

● Arrest

● Assault

● Invasion

● Incursion

● Roundup

● Pull

● Descent

● Inroad

● Bust

● Onset

● Foray

● Irruption

● Reconnaissance

● Sally

● Surprise attack

● Forced entrance

● Hit-and-run

● Shootup

● Tipover


Opposite/Antonyms of Raid:

● Retreat

● Release

● Letting go


Sentence/Example of Raid:

Of course you have heard of the great Fenian raid, which really is to come off.

He wondered how much they knew of his part in the raid upon their encampment.

Now, tell me, Victor, how did you happen to be with Slade on that raid?

"I've been hearing of him since we were on this raid," he said.

I saw Hellar immediately and he declared a raid on Marguerite's apartment.

WHEN do topers like to make a raid upon the rural districts?

They were not robbing the consignees in this raid upon the freight train.

Do not forget that any remedy must be used two or three times a day while the raid is on.

It was on the 16th of December, 1914, that this second raid took place.

This raid greatly frightened the people of the English coasts.