Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maraud
verb
/məˈrɔːd/
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Definition
To roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.
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Examples
- The pirates decided to maraud the coastal towns, leaving destruction in their wake.
- During the war, soldiers would maraud villages to gather supplies.
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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.
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Synonyms
- plunder
- raid
- pillag
- loot