1. the act of making a sudden attack or assault, especially to steal or cause damage
2. a sudden search of a place by police or other authorities

1. present participle of raid; making a sudden attack or search

Examples

• The pirates were raiding coastal villages for treasure.
• Police were raiding the suspected drug house at dawn.
• Viking raiding parties terrorized European coastlines.
• The raiding of the warehouse left it completely empty.
• Federal agents are raiding several locations simultaneously.
• The raiding continued throughout the night.
• Ancient armies specialized in raiding enemy territories.