Rided vs. Raided — What's the Difference?

(nonstandard) ride

A surprise attack by a small armed force.

A sudden forcible entry into a place by police

An entrance into another's territory for the purpose of seizing goods or valuables.

A predatory operation mounted against a competitor, especially an attempt to lure away the personnel or membership of a competing organization.

An attempt to seize control of a company, as by acquiring a majority of its stock.

An attempt by speculators to drive stock prices down by coordinated selling.

To make a raid on.

To conduct a raid or participate in one.

Simple past tense and past participle of raid