raiding

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que participa de um ataque ou invasão repentina, geralmente com o objetivo de saquear, pilhar ou capturar. Também se refere a operações militares rápidas desse tipo.

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.

   Saqueador

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

   Sinônimoslootingmaraudingpillagingplunderingpredatoryravagingsacking

   Antônimosdefendingprotecting

• Verbo que significa fazer um ataque ou invasão repentina a um lugar, ou realizar uma visita inesperada, geralmente por 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.

   Fazer um ataque surpresa

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

   Sinônimosassaultattackforayinvademaraudsallystormstrike

2. Search and seizeB2formal

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

   Invadir e apreender

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbustsearchstorm

3. Take or stealB1informal

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

   Pilhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslootpillageplunderransacksackstrip