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raider

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/ˈreɪ.dɚ/ · raid-er

A person who attacks an enemy in their territory; a plunderer.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who attacks an enemy in their territory; a plunderer.

ایک شخص جو اپنے دشمن کے علاقے میں حملہ کرتا ہے؛ لوٹ مار کرنے والا۔

ڈاکو

daku

Synonyms

attackerplundererinvaderحملہ آورچورلوٹ مار کرنے والا

Antonyms

defenderprotectorguardianمدافعمحافظنگہبان

Common Collocations

  • raider attack
  • data raider
  • raider force

Example Sentences

The raider invaded the village at night.

ڈاکو نے رات کو گاؤں پر حملہ کیا۔

Daku ne raat ko gaon par hamla kiya.

Police arrested the raider after a long chase.

پولیس نے ایک طویل تعاقب کے بعد ڈاکو کو گرفتار کر لیا۔

Police ne aik taweel t'aqub ke baad daku ko giraftar kar liya.

The history books often portray raiders as heroic figures.

تاریخی کتابیں اکثر ڈاکوؤں کو ہیرو کے طور پر پیش کرتی ہیں۔

Tareekhi kitabein aksar dakoun ko hero ke tor par pesh karti hain.

Easily Confused With

invader:An invader typically refers to a larger group attacking a territory, while a raider usually denotes an individual or small group conducting a surprise attack.

Word Family

raid
verbحملہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'raid' as in raiding a pantry for snacks.

Picture a group of masked individuals sneaking in for a quick surprise attack.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بندوق کا زور اور طاقت کے ساتھ، مگر دوکو سے نہ بھاگنا

Bandook ka zor aur taqat ke sath, magar daku se na bhaagna

Do not run from the raider, but stand strong with the power of the gun.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rēdan" — to catch or seize

First known use: 15th century

The word 'raider' is derived from the Old English 'rēdan' meaning to seize or catch. It has evolved through the years to refer specifically to those who attack or plunder.