Synonyms for foray

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fawr-ey, for-ey

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔr eɪ, ˈfɒr eɪ

Définition 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

Antonyms for foray

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