Marauded

Marauded is the past tense of the verb 'maraud', which means to roam about and raid in search of plunder; to make a raid for booty. It implies a predatory act, often involving stealth, violence, and surprise, typically conducted by a group, such as soldiers, pirates, or bandits. The primary objective of marauding is usually material gain through theft or destruction. It can also involve the abduction of people. The word carries connotations of lawlessness, brutality, and disregard for the rights or safety of others.

Marauded meaning with examples

• The Viking warriors, renowned for their ferocity, marauded across the coasts of Europe, their longships striking fear into the hearts of villagers as they plundered and burned settlements, driven by the promise of riches.
• In the lawless frontier towns, gangs of outlaws marauded, terrorizing settlers and merchants, seizing their possessions, and leaving a trail of devastation in their wake, making the territories dangerous.
• Following the collapse of the government, rogue factions marauded through the countryside, seizing food and supplies, contributing to the widespread famine and disorder that gripped the nation.
• During the war, enemy soldiers marauded through villages, stealing livestock, and destroying crops, disrupting the local economy and causing widespread suffering among the civilian population.
• The pirates, sailing under the black flag, marauded the trade routes of the Caribbean, seizing merchant ships, and enriching themselves with the stolen goods, which expanded their empire.