Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maraud
verb
/məˈrɔːd/
Definition
To roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.
Examples
- The pirates decided to maraud the coastal towns, leaving destruction in their wake.
- During the war, soldiers would maraud villages to gather supplies.
Meaning
Maraud refers to the act of wandering around in search of something to plunder or pillage. It is often associated with raiding or attacking in a violent or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
- plunder
- raid
- pillag
- loot