Word Finder - sally

definition

a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie.

example

the garrison there made a sally against us

synonyms

• charge
• sortie
• foray
• thrust
• drive
• offensive
• attack
• raid
• assault
• descent
• blitz
• incursion
• invasion
• onset
• inroad
• onslaught
• rush
• onrush
• blitzkrieg
• razzia

definition

a witty or lively remark, especially one made as an attack or as a diversion in an argument; a retort.

example

there was subdued laughter at this sally

synonyms

• witticism
• witty remark
• smart remark
• quip
• barb
• pleasantry
• epigram
• aphorism
• joke
• pun
• jest
• retort
• riposte
• counter
• rejoinder
• return
• retaliation
• bon mot
• one-liner
• gag
• wisecrack
• crack
• funny
• comeback
• clapback

definition

make a military sortie.

example

they sallied out to harass the enemy