Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

raid

noun/verb
/reɪd/
Definition
A sudden attack on an enemy or a surprise incursion into a territory.
Examples
  • The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug house.
  • The army launched a raid to capture the enemy’s supplies.
Meaning
To make a sudden assault or invasion, typically to capture or destroy something.
Synonyms
  • Attack
  • Incursion
  • Assault
  • Invasion
  • Foray