Synonyms for
Raids
Definition
A surprise attack by a group of people.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- police raids
- drug raids
- air raids
- raid the pantry
- raid the fridge
- raid the house
- raid the camp
- raid the vault
Word family
Usage note
The word 'raid' typically refers to a sudden, forceful attack, often by law enforcement or military forces. It can also be used informally for a quick, often unauthorized, search for something, like food.
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Example sentences
- The Vikings carried out many raids on the coastal towns of England.
- Last night, there was a police raid on the drug dealer's house.
- The army planned a surprise raid on the enemy's camp.
- The pirates made a raid on the merchant ships.
- The gang members were arrested for a series of raids on the local stores.
Quotes
The enemy raids us, we raid them, and it has become a regular occurrence. - Haile Selassie
Raiding is not about taking out a big base or having a lot of loot. It's about having fun. - xQc
Raiding is a different experience every time. - KSI