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marauded

 

[ məˈrɔːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

violent attack

Marauded refers to the act of roaming around in search of plunder or to engage in theft in a violent or aggressive manner. This term is often associated with raiders or invaders, who pillage and loot during their incursions. The term evokes imagery of chaos and disorder, often used in historical contexts to describe the actions of armies or brigands. It can also imply a sense of lawlessness and brutality during the act of looting.

Synonyms

looted, pillaged, plundered, raided, sacked

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers marauded through the village, taking whatever they could find.
  • During the dark ages, many clans marauded the countryside in search of resources.
  • The pirates marauded along the coast, creating havoc for local fishermen.
  • After the city fell, the mercenaries marauded the streets unchecked.

Translations

Translations of the word "marauded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saqueado

🇮🇳 लूट लिया

🇩🇪 plündern

🇮🇩 menjarah

🇺🇦 грабувати

🇵🇱 złupiony

🇯🇵 略奪された

🇫🇷 pillé

🇪🇸 saqueado

🇹🇷 yağmalandı

🇰🇷 약탈당한

🇸🇦 نهب

🇨🇿 loupit

🇸🇰 vykradnúť

🇨🇳 掠夺

🇸🇮 opustošen

🇮🇸 rændur

🇰🇿 жыртқыштық

🇬🇪 დამოკიდებულება

🇦🇿 yağmalanmış

🇲🇽 saqueado

Word origin

The term 'maraud' originates from the French word 'marauder', which means 'to rove the countryside in search of plunder'. It can be traced back to the late Middle Ages when brigands and robbers were common, and armies often plundered enemy territories. The root of the word is likely related to 'maraude', which means 'to roam' or 'to find food', reflecting the actions of those who preyed on the vulnerable. The use of marauding behavior has persisted throughout history, especially in military contexts where troops would pillage as a strategy to weaken the enemy and boost their own supplies. Over time, the word has taken on a more general meaning, encompassing any aggressive or violent act of looting or stealing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,385, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.