Pronunciation: /məˈrɔd/

Definitions of maraud

noun a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack

Example Sentences

A1 The maraud stole food from the village.

A2 The marauders were spotted near the castle.

B1 The maraud of thieves ransacked the town.

B2 The maraud was caught and brought to justice for their crimes.

C1 The maraud of pirates terrorized the seas for years.

C2 The maraud of bandits was known for their ruthless tactics.

verb to roam around in search of things to steal or people to attack

Example Sentences

A1 The bandits marauded the village, stealing food and supplies.

A2 Vikings were known to maraud along the coast, raiding villages for treasure.

B1 Pirates would often maraud merchant ships in search of valuable cargo.

B2 The rebels planned to maraud the enemy camp under the cover of darkness.

C1 The barbarian horde continued to maraud through the countryside, leaving destruction in their wake.

C2 The guerrilla fighters were skilled at marauding enemy positions without being detected.

Examples of maraud in a Sentence

formal The marauding band of thieves were apprehended by the authorities.

informal I heard a rumor that some kids were marauding around the neighborhood last night.

slang Those troublemakers like to maraud in the park after dark.

figurative Negative thoughts can maraud your mind if you let them.

Grammatical Forms of maraud

past tense

marauded

plural

marauds

comparative

more marauding

superlative

most marauding

present tense

marauds

future tense

will maraud

perfect tense

have marauded

continuous tense

is marauding

singular

marauder

positive degree

maraud

infinitive

maraud

gerund

marauding

participle

marauding

Origin and Evolution of maraud

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'maraud' originated from the French word 'marauder' which means to raid or plunder.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maraud' has come to be associated with raiding or plundering in a more generalized sense, not limited to military actions.