marauding

American  

[muh-raw-ding] / məˈrɔ dɪŋ /

adjective

1. engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area.

   marauding bands of outlaws.

2. undertaken for plunder.

   a marauding raid.

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marauding British  

/ məˈrɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

1. wandering or raiding in search of plunder or victims

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Etymology

Origin of marauding

First recorded in 1745–55; maraud + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In any event, while the method is hardly foolproof, it is certainly worth trying if you should ever be faced with a marauding dragon.

From Literature

“And there’s lots of coyote scat — they’re just marauding around. The lizards are back and some of my roses survived.”

From Los Angeles Times

He was still massively influential, marauding forward and defensively he was solid.

From BBC

Head's heroics came on the back of a blistering spell from marauding pace pair Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc after lunch that sparked a stunning England collapse.

From Barron's

At least England faced the challenge of a marauding Mitchell Starc head on and attempted to get the runs quickly.

From BBC

Related Words

• ferocious
• greedy
• predatory
• ravenous
• voracious