Marauding: meaning, definitions and examples
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marauding
[ məˈrɔːdɪŋ ]
aggressive behavior
Roaming in search of things to steal or people to attack, typically in a raiding manner. Marauding often involves violence and destruction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The marauding gang terrorized the villagers, stealing their belongings and causing chaos.
- After the hurricane, looters were marauding through the city, taking advantage of the chaos.
violent behavior
The act of engaging in a series of raids or attacks, especially with the intent of causing harm or destruction. Marauding can refer to both individual actions or organized group activities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The marauding of the barbarian tribes was a constant threat to the Roman Empire.
- The marauding of the rebels led to widespread destruction in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "marauding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saqueador
🇮🇳 लूटपाट करने वाला
🇩🇪 plündernd
🇮🇩 merampok
🇺🇦 грабіжницький
🇵🇱 plądrujący
🇯🇵 略奪する
🇫🇷 pillard
🇪🇸 saqueador
🇹🇷 yağmacı
🇰🇷 약탈하는
🇸🇦 نهب
🇨🇿 plenící
🇸🇰 plieniaci
🇨🇳 掠夺的
🇸🇮 roparski
🇮🇸 ræna
🇰🇿 тонау
🇬🇪 მძარცველი
🇦🇿 talancı
🇲🇽 saqueador
Word origin
The word 'marauding' originated from the Middle French word 'marauder', meaning 'to raid' or 'to plunder'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 17th century. The concept of marauding has been historically associated with warfare, piracy, and banditry, where individuals or groups engage in aggressive and predatory behavior to acquire resources or exert power.