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investida

[ĩ.vɛʃ.ˈti.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: investidas
attack, assault, charge
1. A sudden or forceful attack or assault
The cavalry made a fierce charge against the enemy lines.
A cavalaria fez uma investida feroz contra as linhas inimigas.
2. A forceful advance or rush towards something
The protesters made a charge towards the barricade.
Os manifestantes fizeram uma investida em direção à barricada.
3. An aggressive or determined effort to achieve something
The company launched an aggressive push into the European market.
A empresa fez uma investida agressiva no mercado europeu.
4. A critical remark or attack on someone's character
His harsh criticism was a cutting attack on her credibility.
Sua crítica áspera foi uma investida contra sua credibilidade.
Synonyms
ataqueassaltocargaarremetidaofensivainvestimento
Antonyms
retiradafugadefesa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investida
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
investida
Standard usage; may also use 'ataque' or 'assalto' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma investida contra algo/alguém - to make an attack/charge against something/someone
uma investida militar - a military offensive
investida verbal - a verbal attack
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