raid

[reyd] / reɪd /

NOUN

attack, seizure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest assault break in capture incursion invasion onslaught sortie surprise attack sweep

STRONG

bust descent foray inroad irruption onset pull reconnaissance roundup sally

WEAK

forced entrance hit-and-run shootup tipover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release retreat

VERB

attack, pillage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault blockade bomb bombard harass invade loot overrun plunder ransack rob storm strafe swoop

STRONG

assail breach charge despoil devastate forage foray harry heat inroad maraud pirate rake rifle sack sally shell slough strike sweep torpedo waste

WEAK

break in descend on fall upon fire on knock off knock over lean against lean on march on sally forth spoliate tip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give receive surrender

STRONG

build construct help improve save

WEAK

aid assist guard protect

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They were also the only uniforms at the Games inspired by attire from the 13th century, when Mongolia was raiding the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, the landscape has dramatically changed in light of the ICE raids that ramped up during the middle of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Businesses there have responded to the immigration raids in a variety of ways.

From Los Angeles Times

The raid, it said, "did not result in any arrests or seizures".

From Barron's

"They have the power and influence to stand up and demand an end to the raids."

From BBC

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