History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
battle

a fight between organized and armed forces

military fight

break-in

break in

attack, seizure

dash

a sudden quick rush

fast race for short distance

foray

a sudden attack (especially to get food, animals etc)

incursion, attempt

mission

a group of people sent abroad to perform a special task; a place where missionaries work or where charitable or medical work is carried on among poor people

person's task, responsibility

outbreak

a sudden and violent breaking out

sudden happening

raid

a surprise attack made by troops, ship(s) or aircraft; a sudden visit by police to make arrests; a sudden attack for the purpose of stealing money

attack, seizure

revenge

deliberate harm to a person in return for harm done

retaliation for wrong, grievance

sally

a sudden breaking out by soldiers who are surrounded by the enemy

venture off path

SORTIE as in Wiktionary
SORTIE as in Wikipedia