sallied
/ˈsæl.id/
VERB
1. Made a sudden attack
Launched a sudden offensive against an enemy or opponent, especially by moving out from a defended position to attack.
1.1. Launched a sudden military attack
Describes troops or defenders making a sudden attack against an enemy, often by advancing from a fortified position.
Synonyms
- attacked
- assailed
- assaulted
- charged
- stormed
- struck
- set upon
Antonyms
- retreated
- withdrew
- surrendered
- remained
Examples
- The soldiers sallied from the fortress to attack the advancing enemy.
- The defenders sallied forth at dawn and surprised the besieging troops.
- The cavalry sallied against the opposing forces.
Related Words
1.2. Set out on a journey or venture
Describes departing from a familiar or protected place to undertake an excursion, explore somewhere, or face an unfamiliar situation, commonly used with the word 'forth'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- stayed
- remained
- lingered
- retreated
Examples
- The adventurous hikers sallied forth into the wilderness despite the storm.
- She sallied forth to confront the challenges awaiting her.
- The explorers sallied into the unfamiliar territory.
Related Words
- explored
- adventured
- ventured forth
- set off
- journeyed forth