Raiding: meaning, definitions and examples
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raiding
[ ˈreɪdɪŋ ]
warfare
the action of attacking a place or group of people in a surprise assault
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Vikings were known for their raids on coastal villages.
- The army conducted a raid on the enemy camp under the cover of darkness.
online gaming
the act of entering another player's virtual game world to disrupt their progress or steal their virtual possessions
Synonyms
griefing, pillaging, plundering
Examples of usage
- He logged in to find his base had been raided by other players.
- There has been a recent increase in raiding in the online gaming community.
Translations
Translations of the word "raiding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saqueando
🇮🇳 छापेमारी
🇩🇪 plündern
🇮🇩 merampok
🇺🇦 грабування
🇵🇱 plądrowanie
🇯🇵 襲撃
🇫🇷 pillage
🇪🇸 saqueo
🇹🇷 yağmalama
🇰🇷 약탈
🇸🇦 نهب
🇨🇿 plenění
🇸🇰 plienenie
🇨🇳 抢劫
🇸🇮 ropanje
🇮🇸 rænandi
🇰🇿 тонау
🇬🇪 მძარცვა
🇦🇿 yağmalama
🇲🇽 saqueo
Word origin
The word 'raiding' originated from the Middle English 'rade', which meant a hostile or predatory incursion. It has roots in Old Norse 'reiða' and Old English 'rād', both of which also referred to a hostile expedition. The concept of raiding has been prevalent throughout history, from ancient invasions to modern cyber attacks.