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

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

Operation Plato is a set of responses by the emergency services to large-scale incidents including "marauding terrorist attacks".

From BBC

Knowing that Flo’s faithful son Flint was nearby and grieving, Goodall watched over the body all night to keep marauding bush pigs from violating her remains.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ferocious
• greedy
• predatory
• ravenous
• voracious