Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raiding
verb (present participle) / noun
/ˈreɪ.dɪŋ/
Definition
The act of entering a place to commit theft or violence.
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.
Meaning
Raiding typically refers to a sudden attack on a person or place, often for the purpose of stealing or causing harm.
Synonyms
- plundering
- looting
- attacking
- invading
- foraying
