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Present participle for to assault or attack, especially militarily
“the others would enter the town through the two opened gates to raid the fort through its rear exits.”
Present participle for to loot, plunder or invade by force
“The guerrillas would raid the treasury and destroy the local police barracks.”
Present participle for to cause severe damage to
“Left unchecked, urchins raid their environments, creating what biologists call an urchin barren, devoid of macroalgae and associated fauna.”
Present participle for to rob or steal from
“Dutch and Arthur would carry out their plan to raid the bank, only to find themselves embroiled in heavy gunfire.”
Present participle for to break into a property with the intent to remove items
“They then proceeded to raid the adjacent apartment, carrying their spoils back through the wall.”
Present participle for to forcefully search the premises of
“Officers from the Fraud Squad would raid the firm's offices.”
Present participle for to confront through the use of military force
Present participle for to take the property of another, often in breach of trust
Present participle for to bombard with bombs or artillery
The act of pillaging or raiding a land or area
Engaging stealthily in looting, pillaging, or plundering with intent to steal or cause destruction
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