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Commando

/kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/

A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

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📖 Definitions of "Commando"

noun

1
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
2
A commando trooper
3
An organized force of Boer troops in South Africa; a raid by such troops

🔄 Synonyms of "Commando"

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Word	Definition
rangernoun	A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Commando"

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Word	Definition
rangernoun	A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.
guerrillanoun	A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
squadnoun	A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
commandnoun	An order to do something.
raidernoun	One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
scriptnoun	(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
blitznoun	(countable) A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
suicidenoun	(uncountable) The act of intentionally killing oneself.
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
sacrificial	Relating to sacrifice.
martyrdomnoun	The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
surprisenoun	Something unexpected.
fedayeenoun	An Arab guerrilla or commando.
catnoun	Terms relating to animals.
commandsnoun	An order to do something.
fedayeen	(fidāʼīyīn "self-sacrificers") an Arabic term used to refer to various military groups willing to sacrifice themselves for a larger campaign.
kommando	A ("unit" or "command") a general term for special police and military forces in German, Dutch, and Afrikaans speaking nations.
operatornoun	A person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.
commandantnoun	(military) A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
partisannoun	A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.