maraud

[ muh-rawd ]

verb (used without object)

1. to roam or go around in quest of plunder; make a raid for booty:

   Freebooters were marauding all across the territory.

   Synonyms: harry, ravage, attack, invade

verb (used with object)

1. to raid for plunder (often used passively):

   At the war's end the country had been marauded by returning bands of soldiers.

   Synonyms: harry, ravage, attack, invade

noun

1. Archaic. the act of marauding.

maraud

/ məˈrɔːd /

verb

1. to wander or raid in search of plunder

noun

1. an archaic word for foray

Derived Forms

• maˈrauder, noun

Other Words From

• ma·raud·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maraud¹

First recorded in 1705–15; from French marauder, derivative of maraud “rogue, vagabond,” Middle French, perhaps identical with dialectal maraud “tomcat,” of expressive origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of maraud¹

C18: from French marauder to prowl, from maraud vagabond

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 attacker was seen looking into people's homes and clambering into gardens as he marauded around the area.

From BBC