During the siege, the trapped soldiers made a daring sortie to break through the enemy lines.
Source: tatoeba (13564100)
Sortie
/ˈsɔːti/
Synonyms for "sortie" (86 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
actionaggravated assaultaggressionair coverair raidair supportamphibious attackarmed assaultassailingassailmentassaultattackbanzai attackbattleblitzblitzkrieg
Noun(2 words)
air operationattack
Strong matches (25)
bombingbreakthroughchargecounterattackcounteroffensivecoup de maincovercrippling attackdead set atdescent ondiversiondiversionary attackdrivedry runflank attackfrontal attack
Verb(1 words)
Related words (43)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: action, aggravated assault, aggression, air cover, air operation.
- Sentence evidence is available for sortie, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sortie".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sortie"
Keep "sortie" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sortie", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sortie" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
11 entriesCollocations
12 entriesair missioncarry out a sortiecombat sortieconduct a sortiedeploy a sortieexecute a sortiefighter sortielaunch a sortiemake a sortiemilitary operationreconnaissance sortieshort sortie
Inflections
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
The events of these sieges show that a bold and vigorous sortie in force might carry destruction through every part of a besieger's approaches, where the guard is injudiciously disposed and ill commanded; but that if due precautions have been observed in forming the approaches and posting the defenders, any sortie from a besieged place must be checked with loss in their advance, when the approaches are still distant; or when the approaches are near, should a sortie succeed in pushing into them by a sudden rush, the assailants must inevitably be driven out again in a moment, with terrible slaughter.
Source: wiktionary
Their aircraft had no belly gunners and were at the mercy of Luftwaffe fighters that attacked from below. Whenever they lifted off on a mission, they departed with the knowledge that this sortie could easily be their last.
Source: wiktionary
They are vastly outnumbered: Russia is believed to fly some 200 sorties per day while Ukraine flies five to 10.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sortie"?
Closest matches include action, aggravated assault, aggression, air cover, air operation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sortie"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.