raiding

• Adjetivo que describe algo que participa en un ataque o incursión repentina, normalmente con fines de saqueo o captura.

An adjective describing something that is engaged in a sudden attack or incursion, typically for plunder or seizure.

1. Plundering or pillagingB2formal

   Characterized by attacking and stealing from a place or group, often with force.

   saqueo

   • The raiding party returned with stolen goods.
   • Raiding bands swept through the countryside.
   • The raiding pirates were feared by all coastal towns.

   Sinónimoslootingmaraudingpillagingplunderingpredatoryravagingsacking

   Antónimosdefendingprotecting

• Verbo que significa atacar o invadir repentinamente un lugar, o realizar una visita sorpresa por parte de las autoridades.

A verb meaning to conduct a sudden attack or invasion on a place, or to carry out a surprise visit by authorities.

1. Surprise attackB2formal

   To make a sudden, swift attack on a place, often to steal or destroy.

   Asaltar / Incursionar

   • The soldiers raided the enemy camp at dawn.
   • Pirates raided the coastal village for supplies.
   • The police raided the warehouse looking for stolen goods.

   Sinónimosassaultattackforayinvademaraudsallystormstrike

2. Search and seizeB2formal

   To enter a place by force to search for something illegal or to arrest people.

   Redada / allanamiento policial

   • The FBI raided the office building early this morning.
   • Customs officers raided the ship and found contraband.
   • They raided the suspect's home without a warrant.

   Sinónimosbustsearchstorm

3. Take or stealB1informal

   To take something quickly or in large quantities, often in a greedy or aggressive way.

   saquear, tomar por asalto

   • The kids raided the fridge after school.
   • He raided the cookie jar when no one was looking.
   • They raided the clearance section at the store.

   Sinónimoslootpillageplunderransacksackstrip