investida — meaning in English

English meaning

• attack verb To use violent force against a person or place.
• foray noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
• onset noun The point at which something, especially an illness or a change, first begins.
• onslaught noun A fierce, forceful attack.

Senses

investida is used for these senses in English:

• attack A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
• foray A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
• onset (archaic) An attack; an assault especially of an army.
• onslaught A fierce attack.

attack — full definition

1. verb To use violent force against a person or place.
2. verb To criticize someone or something harshly in words.
3. verb To begin dealing with a task or problem with energy and determination.
4. noun A violent or aggressive act intended to harm.
5. noun A sudden episode of illness or pain.

foray — full definition

1. noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
2. verb To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.

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