sallied
Burst out boldly
Sallied is the past tense of sally, meaning to rush out suddenly, especially from a defensive position to attack: The troops sallied forth at dawn.
More commonly, sally means to set out on an excursion or venture, often with a sense of spirit or determination: She sallied into the meeting ready to make her case.
Armed raid outward
- foraySwift raid or attempt
- raidSudden armed incursion
- assaultViolent offensive act
- chargeCost or accusation
offensive · incursion · skirmish · ambush · counterattack · thrust · rush · onslaught
sortie
Armed raid outward
charge · offensive · incursion · skirmish · ambush · counterattack · thrust · rush · onslaught · strike
forth
Onward from here
- outNot present here
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
journey · quest · emerged · departed · set out · boldly · bravely · adventure · outing · jaunt
quip
Brief, clever remark
comeback · repartee · jest · barb · jibe · banter · clever · sharp · quick · spirited
salliedretreated
Moved backward from advance
withdrew · fell back · pulled back · fled · retired
salliedstayed
Continued being present
remained · stayed put · lingered · tarried · returned
salliedstayed
Continued being present
remained · stayed put · stood fast · lingered · waited