RAIDER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

raider

noun

ˈrā-dər

as in invader

one that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause villagers lived in constant fear of the raiders, who captured their women and children and sold them into slavery

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Recent Examples on the Web Saint Patrick was born in Britain, taken prisoner by Irish raiders and held for six years before escaping. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 In that political climate, a group of anarchic raiders known as the Nihil emerge. —

Jack Francis, Vulture, 5 June 2024 In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. —

Mason Callejas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 In addition, the app companies should provide drivers with company ID tags that can straddle bikes or carriers providing a unique alphanumeric and the app company name to identify errant raiders whizzing by. —

Sam Schwartz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raider

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