Marauder

/məˈrɔːdər/

noun

A person who searches for something to steal or people to attack.

The villagers lived in constant fear of attacks by marauders.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Marauder has a negative meaning, suggesting harmful intentions, not just stealing.

After the war, marauders looted the abandoned towns.

Pro Tip 2/3

Marauders are often associated with historical raids and invasions, not just modern crime.

Marauders from the north pillaged coastal villages in the Middle Ages.

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Marauders typically move around looking for targets, they do not stay in one place.

Marauders roamed the countryside, causing havoc wherever they went.

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