verb

maraud

to maraud, to raid, to plunder

Bands of soldiers marauded the countryside.

Bands of soldiers marauded the countryside.

((sth.)) to go about in search of things to steal or people to attack Bands of soldiers marauded the countryside.

Synonyms: plunder, raid, pillage, loot.

From French 'maraud' meaning 'rogue, scoundrel'.

Picture a 'marauder' on a 'raid'. The harsh sound of the word fits the harsh action.

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