Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raiding
verb (present participle) / noun
/ˈreɪ.dɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of entering a place to commit theft or violence.
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Examples
- The soldiers were raiding enemy camps at night.
- They conducted a successful raiding operation to seize supplies.
- After the raiding party left, the village was left in ruins.
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Meaning
Raiding typically refers to a sudden attack on a person or place, often for the purpose of stealing or causing harm.
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Synonyms
- plundering
- looting
- attacking
- invading
- foraying