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raid

verb
/reɪd/

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize
To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.

Example Sentences

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

The police raided the warehouse last night.

Example Expressions

air raid

Synonyms

attack, assault, invade, storm, invasion, ambush
Entry 1
attack, assault, invade, storm
Entry 2
attack, assault, invasion, ambush

Antonyms

defend, protect, retreat, withdraw
Entry 1
defend, protect, retreat, withdraw
Entry 2
defend, protect

Collocations

police raid, raid a house, dawn raid, conduct a raid, carry out a raid, air raid
Entry 1
police raid, raid a house, dawn raid, conduct a raid, carry out a raid
Entry 2
police raid, air raid, raid a house

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