raid
Translation
raid, attack, swoop
Examples
The police conducted a raid on the club.
The police conducted a raid on the club.
The soldiers launched a raid at dawn.
The soldiers launched a raid at dawn.
Grammar Patterns
a raid on ((sth.)) a surprise attack on (a place) The police conducted a raid on the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attack, assault, invasion; Antonyms: defense, retreat
Etymology
From Old English 'rād' (a riding, journey on horseback), originally referring to a mounted expedition.
Memory Tips
Think of a surprise attack, like a sudden downpour of RAIn. A RAID is often sudden.