stormed the gates
- breachedBroke past a barrier
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- castleFortified medieval residence
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
- assaultViolent offensive act
charged · invaded · rushed · attacked · ramparts · battering ram · conquest · overthrow · rebellion · uprising · mob · revolution · barricades · defenses · walls · cavalry · battle cry · swarmed
stormed the gatesfell back
Withdrew or receded
retreated · withdrew · beat a retreat · surrendered · fled