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Antonyms for foray


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fawr-ey, for-ey
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr eɪ, ˈfɒr eɪ



Definition of foray

Origin :
  • late 14c., Scottish, from the verb (14c.), perhaps a back-formation of Middle English forreyer "raider, forager" (mid-14c.), from Old French forrier, from forrer "to forage" (see forage (n.)). Disused by 18c.; revived by Scott.
  • noun incursion, attempt
Example sentences :
  • Nor did such office of leader outlast a foray or a campaign.
  • Extract from : « Life of Schamyl » by John Milton Mackie
  • The foray was a crazy idea, and Shann wondered again why he had agreed to it.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • The season of the foray had opened and flocks must be guarded by day and night.
  • Extract from : « Border Ghost Stories » by Howard Pease
  • He would not go to foray, after the fashion of outlaws, and there was no need of this.
  • Extract from : « Eric Brighteyes » by H. Rider Haggard
  • He determined, therefore, on every account, to make a foray into Macedon.
  • Extract from : « Pyrrhus » by Jacob Abbott
  • The scoundrel in the bath had heard, had taken advantage, made a foray and hidden.
  • Extract from : « Desert Dust » by Edwin L. Sabin
  • Once in the winter a party of Highlanders were out on a foray.
  • Extract from : « Jim Spurling, Fisherman » by Albert Walter Tolman
  • This foray had extended one hundred and fifty miles from the fort.
  • Extract from : « Daniel Boone » by John S. C. Abbott
  • With what heart can any of the Achaeans do your bidding, either on foray or in open fighting?
  • Extract from : « The Iliad » by Homer
  • I dread the Indian foray; I shall tremble at every sign of the savage.
  • Extract from : « The War Trail » by Mayne Reid

Synonyms for foray

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