raid

/reid/

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Explanation of the Word "Raid"

Part of Speech: - Noun: "raid" - Verb: "raid"

Summary

The word "raid" can describe both surprising attacks and searches, and it can be used in various contexts, from military actions to business takeovers.

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Noun

1. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
2. a sudden short attack

Verb

1. search for something needed or desired
   • Our babysitter raided our refrigerator
2. take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
   • T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies
3. enter someone else's territory and take spoils
   • The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly
4. search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
   • The police raided the crack house

Synonyms

• foray
• maraud
• foray into
• bust