FORAY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FORAY?

Need another word that means the same as “foray”? Find 25 synonyms and 30 related words for “foray” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Foray” are: maraud, raid, attack, assault, incursion, swoop, strike, charge, sortie, sally, rush, onrush, push, thrust, onslaught, offensive, bombardment, despoil, loot, pillage, plunder, ransack, reave, rifle, strip

Foray as a Noun

Definitions of "Foray" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “foray” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A brief but spirited attempt to become involved in a new activity or sphere.
• A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.
• An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence.
• A sudden short attack.

Synonyms of "Foray" as a noun (17 Words)

assault	A strong verbal attack. Troops began an assault on the city.
attack	The act of attacking. His plan of attack was misguided.
bombardment	The act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays. An aerial bombardment will precede the attack.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. The babysitter watched over her charges.
incursion	The mistake of incurring liability or blame. The incursion of television into the American living room.
maraud	A sudden short attack.
offensive	The action of attacking an enemy. The need to launch an offensive against crime.
onrush	(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons. The explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts.
onslaught	The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written. A series of onslaughts on the citadel.
push	The force used in pushing. The army was engaged in a push against guerrilla strongholds.
raid	A sudden short attack. An early morning raid on a bank.
rush	A sudden strong demand for a commodity. Mark felt a rush of anger.
sally	A venture off the beaten path. There was subdued laughter at this sally.
sortie	(military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation. An early morning sortie into the garden of our hotel.
strike	A pitch that passes through the strike zone. The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled.
swoop	A swooping or snatching movement or action. Four members were arrested following a swoop by detectives on their homes.

Usage Examples of "Foray" as a noun

• Scientists' forays into politics.
• My first foray into journalism.
• The garrison made a foray against Richard's camp.

Foray as a Verb

Definitions of "Foray" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “foray” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Make or go on a foray.
• Briefly enter enemy territory.
• Steal goods; take as spoils.

Synonyms of "Foray" as a verb (8 Words)

despoil	Steal goods; take as spoils. The church was despoiled of its marble wall covering.
loot	Steal (goods) in a war, riot, etc. A gang looted Rs 1 5 lakh from a passenger.
pillage	Steal goods; take as spoils. The abbey was plundered and pillaged.
plunder	Plunder a town after capture. Looters moved into the disaster area to plunder shops.
ransack	Search (a place or receptacle) thoroughly, especially in such a way as to cause harm. Burglars ransacked her home.
reave	Rob (a person or place) of something by force. The strong could reave and steal.
rifle	Hit or kick (a ball) hard and straight. Ferguson rifled home his fourth goal of the season.

Usage Examples of "Foray" as a verb

• The place into which they were forbidden to foray.

Associations of "Foray" (30 Words)

abrupt	Sudden and unexpected. Abrupt epigrammatic paragraphs.
ambush	Hunt quarry by stalking and ambushing. Tory representatives were ambushed by camera crews.
assail	(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly. Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week.
attack	The act of attacking. He attacked the government s defence policy.
beset	Assail or attack on all sides. I was beset by clouds of flies.
bomb	Throw bombs at or attack with bombs. My family were bombed out while I was fighting.
bombard	Direct high energy particles or radiation against. The city was bombarded by federal forces.
commando	A unit of commandos. A commando attack.
depredation	(usually plural) a destructive action. Protecting grain from the depredations of rats and mice.
disturb	Damage as if by shaking or jarring. Don t disturb the patient s wounds by moving him too rapidly.
encroachment	A gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits. Urban encroachment of habitat.
harry	Annoy continually or chronically. He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked.
incursion	The mistake of incurring liability or blame. Incursions into enemy territory.
influx	An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. A massive influx of tourists.
intrusion	A body of igneous rock which has intruded the surrounding strata. He was furious about this intrusion into his private life.
invasion	The spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body. An invasion of tourists.
irruption	A sudden violent entrance; a bursting in. The recent irruption of bad manners.
loiter	Be about. The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square.
loot	Steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot. During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners.
lurk	Be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. You ll soon learn the lurks and perks.
marauder	Someone who attacks in search of booty. A band of English marauders were surprised and overcome.
outburst	A sudden violent disturbance. A wild outburst of applause.
paratrooper	A member of a paratroop regiment or airborne unit.
plunder	Plunder a town after capture. We shall plunder related sciences to assist our research.
raid	Conduct a raid on. Officers raided thirty homes yesterday.
sudden	Suddenly. A sudden storm.
trespass	Pass beyond (limits or boundaries. A man who had trespassed against Judaic law.
usurpation	Wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority. A succession of generals who ruled by usurpation.
waylay	Wait in hiding to attack. He waylaid me on the stairs.