Raiding: meaning, definitions and examples

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raiding

 

[ ˈreɪdɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

warfare

the action of attacking a place or group of people in a surprise assault

Synonyms

ambush, assault, attack

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: raid, raider.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,353, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.