Raid Definition
raid
noun
- a sudden short attack
- an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
verb
- search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house"
- enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly"
- take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock; "T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies"
- search for something needed or desired; "Our babysitter raided our refrigerator"
"Raid" in song lyrics
See how raid is used in real songs:
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"I'm on on my off day, I got the goods like a narc raid"
A. Pinks — Hit the Lights (I'm On!) -
"Doin' what we gotta do to avoid the raid"
Beanie Sigel — Die -
"And more people than raid"
Benefit — Blind Following
Words that rhyme with raid
Usage tips for "raid"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "raid" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for raid to find words that pair well.