raiders

The word “raiders” has 2 syllables: raid-ers

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪdərz/


What is synonym and antonym for raiders?

In the thesaurus, “raiders” has 21 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for raiders along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for raiders

  • aggressors
  • ambuscaders
  • ambushers
  • assailants
  • attackers
  • belligerents
  • cobelligerents
  • combatants
  • forayers
  • hawks
  • initiators
  • instigators
  • invaders
  • jingoes
  • jingoists
  • militants
  • militarists
  • pillagers
  • plunderers
  • war hawks
  • warmongers

Antonyms for raiders

  • defenders
  • doves
  • nonbelligerents
  • pacifists
  • peacemakers

Meanings of raiders

  • noun
    1. One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
    2. A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.
    3. A special forces operative; a commando.
    4. A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
    5. A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.

Example Sentences

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark remains a classic adventure film beloved by audiences worldwide.
  • The football raiders executed a flawless play, scoring a crucial touchdown in the final seconds of the game.
  • Archaeologists discovered ancient relics believed to belong to Viking raiders who once pillaged the region.
  • The elite squadron of raiders carried out covert missions behind enemy lines during wartime.
  • Online gaming raiders formed alliances to conquer virtual realms and defeat formidable opponents.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raiders, such as: aggressors, ambuscaders, ambushers, assailants, attackers, belligerents, cobelligerents.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • Confederates
  • Continentals
  • Federals
  • GIs
  • archers
  • artillerymen
  • cannoneers
  • carabineers
  • carabiniers
  • cavaliers
  • cavalrymen
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • crossbowmen
  • cuirassiers
  • dogfaces
  • doughboys
  • dragoons
  • fighters
  • foot soldiers
  • footmen
  • grunts
  • guardsmen
  • gunners
  • infantrymen
  • lancers
  • legionaries
  • legionnaires
  • marines
  • men-at-arms
  • militiamen
  • minutemen
  • mortarmen
  • musketeers
  • pikemen
  • raiders
  • rangers
  • regulars
  • riflemen
  • servicemen
  • servicewomen
  • soldiers
  • spearmen
  • troopers
  • warriors

lancers

  • Confederates
  • Continentals
  • Federals
  • GIs
  • Mounties
  • archers
  • army
  • artillerymen
  • bowlegs
  • cannoneers
  • chasseurs
  • combatants
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • counterguerillas
  • counterguerrillas
  • crossbowmen
  • cuirassiers
  • doughboys
  • dragoons
  • foot soldiers
  • footmen
  • grunts
  • guardsmen
  • guerillas
  • guerrillas
  • gunners
  • horse
  • horse soldiers
  • hussars
  • infantrymen
  • irregulars
  • jarheads
  • lifers
  • marines
  • militiamen
  • minutemen
  • mortarmen
  • mounted troops
  • musketeers
  • noncombatants
  • paramilitaries
  • partisans
  • partizans
  • pikemen
  • raiders
  • rangers
  • riflemen
  • spearmen
  • squadron
  • uhlans
  • veterans
  • warhorses

paramilitaries

  • archers
  • artillerymen
  • cannoneers
  • carabineers
  • carabiniers
  • cavaliers
  • cavalrymen
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • counterguerillas
  • counterguerrillas
  • crossbowmen
  • cuirassiers
  • dogfaces
  • doughboys
  • dragoons
  • fighters
  • foot soldiers
  • footmen
  • grunts
  • guerillas
  • guerrillas
  • gunners
  • infantrymen
  • irregulars
  • jarheads
  • legionaries
  • legionnaires
  • marines
  • men-at-arms
  • mortarmen
  • musketeers
  • partisans
  • partizans
  • raiders
  • rangers
  • regulars
  • riflemen
  • servicemen
  • servicewomen
  • soldiers
  • troopers
  • warriors

rangers

  • Confederates
  • Continentals
  • Federals
  • GIs
  • Green Berets
  • Mounties
  • archers
  • army
  • artillerymen
  • bowlegs
  • cannoneers
  • carabineers
  • carabiniers
  • cavaliers
  • cavalrymen
  • chasseurs
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • crossbowmen
  • cuirassiers
  • dogfaces
  • doughboys
  • dragoons
  • elite troops
  • fighters
  • foot soldiers
  • footmen
  • grunts
  • guardsmen
  • guerrilla troops
  • gunners
  • horse
  • horse soldiers
  • hussars
  • infantrymen
  • jarheads
  • lancers
  • legionaries
  • legionnaires
  • marines
  • men-at-arms
  • militiamen
  • minutemen
  • mortarmen
  • mounted troops
  • musketeers
  • paratroops
  • pikemen
  • raiders
  • rapid deployment force
  • regulars
  • riflemen
  • servicemen
  • servicewomen
  • shock troops
  • soldiers
  • spearmen
  • squadron
  • storm troops
  • troopers
  • uhlans
  • warriors

ranters

  • admonishers
  • assailants
  • attackers
  • belittlers
  • bellyachers
  • carpers
  • castigators
  • cavilers
  • cavillers
  • censurers
  • complainers
  • condemners
  • condemnors
  • criticasters
  • criticizers
  • critics
  • crucifiers
  • crybabies
  • decriers
  • denigrators
  • denouncers
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • disparagers
  • faultfinders
  • fussers
  • gripers
  • grouches
  • grousers
  • grumblers
  • hairsplitters
  • haranguers
  • hypercritics
  • knockers
  • nigglers
  • nitpickers
  • pettifoggers
  • quibblers
  • railers
  • rebukers
  • reproachers
  • reprovers
  • scolds
  • upbraiders
  • whiners

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