marauding

[ muh-raw-ding ]

adjective

1. engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area:

   marauding bands of outlaws.

2. undertaken for plunder:

   a marauding raid.

marauding

/ məˈrɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. wandering or raiding in search of plunder or victims

Word History and Origins

Origin of marauding¹

First recorded in 1745–55; maraud + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“What he’s talking about is marauding gangs of dangerous violent people who are destroying public property–” Johnson said, before Tapper cut him off.

From Salon

But they're so hooked on the idea that migrants are marauding gangsters who are also inexplicably motivated beyond reason to vote, that they aren't thinking clearly on the subject.

From Salon

Keir Starmer has vowed to use the full force of the law against "far-right thuggery" after "marauding gangs intent on law-breaking" caused violence in UK towns and cities on Sunday.

From BBC

So as much as the Republicans want nothing more than peace in our time, they reluctantly admit that America has to defend itself against this marauding horde.

From Salon

The country’s biggest seaport is largely paralyzed by marauding gangs.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• copying
• hijacking
• infringement
• plagiarism
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