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Marauding

usgb/məˈrɔːdɪŋ/Volume
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Negative Connotation

The term 'marauding' often implies aggressive, violent behavior, not just theft.

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Marauding warriors terrorized the countryside after the battle.
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Historical Context

Used historically to describe raiders or armies, carrying a sense of old-fashioned adventure.

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Tales of marauding knights and their conquests fascinated him.
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Group Activity

'Marauding' generally involves groups, not individuals acting alone.

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The marauding gang was finally captured by the king's soldiers.
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