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foray

/'f/O/r/eI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a sudden short attack

    noun.act

    Synonyms maraud raid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

    noun.act

    Examples
    Scientists' forays into politics.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. steal goods; take as spoils

    verb.possession

    Synonyms despoil loot pillage plunder ransack reave rifle strip

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. briefly enter enemy territory

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To pillage; to ravage.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

foraminatedforaminiferforaminiferaforaminiferousforaminousforasmuchforay intoforayerforbatheforbearforbearanceforbearant

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