marauder
/mə'rɔ:də/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who attacks or raids in search of plunder: A marauder is someone who roams or raids an area, often violently, to steal goods or cause destruction.
Usage
- The word "marauder" is used to describe individuals or groups who engage in predatory, often surprise, attacks for the purpose of theft. It implies lawlessness and a threat to security.
- It is a formal and somewhat literary term, often used in historical, military, or dramatic contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The villagers lived in fear of the marauders who descended from the hills.
- Historical accounts describe the Vikings as skilled marauders and explorers.
Advanced Usage
- "To maraud" (verb): The related verb form means to roam or go about in search of things to steal or people to attack.
- Bandits would often maraud through the countryside.
- "Marauding" (adjective): Used to describe the act or characteristic of being a marauder.
- The town was threatened by a marauding band of outlaws.
Variants and Related Words
- Maraud (verb): To raid for plunder.
- Marauding (adjective or noun): Engaged in marauding; the act of marauding.
- Raider (noun): A synonym often used in similar contexts, especially for sudden attacks.
Synonyms
- Plunderer: One who steals goods, typically using force.
- Pillager: One who loots or plunders, especially during war.
- Brigand: A bandit, especially one of an armed band.
- Looter: One who steals from premises left unguarded after a disaster or riot.
Antonyms
- Protector: A person who protects someone or something.
- Guardian: A defender, protector, or keeper.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- While there is no common idiom with "marauder" itself, the concept is related to phrases like:
- "On the prowl": Actively searching for something, often with predatory intent.
- The thieves were on the prowl for easy targets.
Noun
- someone who attacks in search of booty