Synonyms of foray

Noun


1. foray, raid, maraud, penetration, incursion

usage: a sudden short attack

2. foray, attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

usage: an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics"

Verb


1. plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage, foray, take

usage: steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"

2. foray, penetrate, perforate

usage: briefly enter enemy territory

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Definition and meaning of foray (Dictionary)