⚔️raid

verb
/reɪd/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The police raided the warehouse last night.

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

Example Expressions

air raid

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

I'm afraid I can't meet you. Something urgent has come up.

I'm afraid today isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

I'm afraid I can't meet you. Something important has come up.

I'm afraid tomorrow isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

I'm afraid Thursday isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered so that no child is missed or given a duplicate shot

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered so that no child is missed or given a duplicate shot and the community stays healthy and safe throughout the year.

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To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

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