Raid — synonyms, definition

1. raid (Noun)

advance assault attack charge combat descent drive excursion foray incursion invasion maraud offensive onset onslaught rush sally seizure sortie storm • • •

raid (Noun) — A sudden short attack.

raid (Noun) — An attempt by speculators to defraud investors.

defalcation embezzlement incursion misapplication misappropriation peculation penetration air attack air raid swoop

2. raid (Verb)

assail assault attack beat beset bomb bust charge defeat descend on destroy fall upon forage foray foray into hunt invade occupy oppress overrun • • •

raid (Verb) — Search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on. ex. "The police raided the crack house"

raid (Verb) — Enter someone else's territory and take spoils. ex. "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly"

raid (Verb) — Take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock. ex. "T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies"

raid (Verb) — Search for something needed or desired. ex. "Our babysitter raided our refrigerator"

arrogate assail assume attack encroach upon intrude on invade obtrude upon search seize take over usurp maraud