Antonyms for raid

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : reyd

Phonetic Transcription : reɪd

Definition of raid

Origin : early 15c., "mounted military expedition," Scottish and northern English form of rade "a riding, journey," from Old English rad "a riding, ride, expedition, journey; raid," (see road). The word died out by 17c., but was revived by Scott ("The Lay of the Last Minstrel," 1805), ("Rob Roy," 1818), with extended sense of "attack, foray."

noun attack, seizure
verb attack, pillage

Example sentences :

Of course you have heard of the great Fenian raid, which really is to come off.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

He wondered how much they knew of his part in the raid upon their encampment.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Now, tell me, Victor, how did you happen to be with Slade on that raid?
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

"I've been hearing of him since we were on this raid," he said.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

I saw Hellar immediately and he declared a raid on Marguerite's apartment.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

WHEN do topers like to make a raid upon the rural districts?
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various

They were not robbing the consignees in this raid upon the freight train.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Do not forget that any remedy must be used two or three times a day while the raid is on.
Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various

It was on the 16th of December, 1914, that this second raid took place.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

This raid greatly frightened the people of the English coasts.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 » by Various

Synonyms for raid

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