Synonyms for

Raiders

Verb / ˈreɪdɜ:z / Another word for raiders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or group of people who attack and steal from a place or person.

Synonyms & similar words

freebooter spoiler pillager raider despoiler plunderer looter pillage plunderers robbers bandits looters thieves brigands marauders razerheads outlaws ravagers predators invaders assailants attackers aggressors intruders trespassers burglars culprits

Synonyms by register

Formal

invaders marauders plunderers assailants

Informal

looters thieves pirates bandits

Literary

ravagers despoilers freebooters

Antonyms

defenders protectors guardians residents settlers victims

Common collocations

  • sea raiders
  • Viking raiders
  • enemy raiders
  • raiders attacked
  • raiders looted
  • raiders swept
  • raiders descended

Word family

noun raider
verb raid
adjective raiding

Usage note

Refers to those who attack and steal, often from a position of strength or surprise. Can sometimes be used more broadly for aggressive competitors.

Example sentences

  1. The raiders broke into the store and stole all the valuable items.
  2. The raiders attacked the village in the middle of the night.
  3. The raiders stole the cattle from the farmer's field.
  4. The raiders were caught and sent to prison.
  5. The raiders left a trail of destruction behind them.

Quotes

  • The Oakland Raiders have long been known as a team of renegades, with a history of hard-hitting players and a reputation for a rough-and-tumble style of play.
  • The Raiders are a team that is steeped in tradition and history, and their fans are among the most loyal and passionate in all of sports.
  • The Raiders are a team that has always been known for their toughness and their willingness to fight until the bitter end.

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