maraud
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /məˈrɔːd/
KK: /mɚˈɔd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To roam around in search of things to steal or take by force.
Example
The pirates would maraud along the coast, looking for ships to attack.
Tense Forms
Past: marauded
Past Participle: marauded
Conversation
Have you ever heard stories about pirates who used to maraud coastal towns?
Yeah, it's fascinating how they would raid for treasure and supplies.
I can't believe people used to live in fear of those who would maraud their villages.
It must have been a wild time; I can't imagine what that would be like!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plunder
raid
roam
Antonyms
defend
protect
guard
transitive verb
Definition
To attack a place in order to steal things or cause damage.
Example
The bandits decided to maraud the nearby village at dawn.
Tense Forms
Past: marauded
Past Participle: marauded
Conversation
Did you hear about that old legend where pirates used to maraud the coastal towns?
Yeah, it's fascinating how they would just raid for treasure.
Imagine what it must have been like to see them maraud in person!
Root Explanation
Maraud → It originates from the French word *marauder*, meaning to roam in search of plunder. The term is derived from the Middle French *maraud*, meaning a beggar or a lowly person, which itself comes from the Old French *maraud*, meaning a vagabond or someone who roams. The word describes the act of roaming about in search of goods to steal or plunder.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone roaming around like a vagabond, searching for things to take — that's what maraud means.
Visually Confused Words
maud
maru
arad