Word Finder - foray

definition

a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

example

the garrison made a foray against Richard's camp

synonyms

• raid
• attack
• assault
• incursion
• swoop
• strike
• charge
• sortie
• sally
• rush
• onrush
• push
• thrust
• onslaught
• offensive
• bombardment
• act of aggression
• act of war
• blitz
• campaign
• onset

definition

make or go on a foray.

example

the place into which they were forbidden to foray