raider
/ˈreɪdər/
noun
- A person or group that makes a sudden attack on a place, especially to steal or destroy.
- The police arrested the bank raiders as they tried to escape.
- Ancient raiders often targeted wealthy towns along the coast.
- The Viking raiders sailed up the river and attacked the monastery.
- A person who enters a place illegally to take something, such as a thief or burglar.
- The tomb raiders dug tunnels to reach the ancient burial chamber.
- The raiders broke into the museum and stole a priceless painting.
- The raiders used a truck to smash through the store's front wall.
- In business, a person or company that tries to take over another company, often in a hostile way.
- The corporate raider bought large shares of the struggling company.
- Many employees feared the raider would sell off parts of the business.
- The raider's attempt to take over the board was met with resistance.