maraud

Rove and plunder

To maraud is to roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.

The word suggests raiding parties, pillaging bands, or predatory movement through territory: Marauding troops swept through the countryside.

A marauder is one who marauds.

The word carries connotations of violence and lawlessness rather than simple theft.

plundering

pillage

Violent theft of goods

sack · despoil · ravage · spoils · booty · depredation · spoliation · theft · robbery · steal

raiding

raid

Sudden armed incursion

ambush · attack · assault · invasion · skirmish · guerrilla · commando · strike · blitzkrieg · sally

roving

roam

Travel without fixed purpose

  • roveWander without fixed course
  • rangeExtent of variation
  • wanderMove without fixed direction

prowl · nomadic · vagabond · itinerant · freebooter · brigand · bandit · pirate · viking · buccaneer

destruction

devastate

Destroy thoroughly and completely

  • ravageCause severe destruction
  • ruinComplete destruction or collapse
  • wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle

demolish · annihilate · desolate · lay waste · burn · torch · raze · wreckage · carnage · havoc

Categories
Opposites
aggressive action vs. protective action

marauddefend

Protect from harm

protect · guard · safeguard · shield · patrol

destructive vs. constructive behavior

maraudmend

Restore after damage

repair · restore · build · cultivate · construct

movement and intent

maraudaid

Support given freely

rescue · assist · succor · tend to · deliver

Phrases
Family

marauder, marauders, marauding, marauds, marauded

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG