adjective

marauding

Marauding (adjective) means roaming about in order to raid, loot, or attack. Example: “Marauding bands of raiders terrorized the countryside.”

adjective

Roaming about in order to raid, loot, or attack.

"Marauding bands of raiders terrorized the countryside."

"A marauding fox got into the henhouse overnight."

How to use marauding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRoving around causing damage, raiding, or killing.

Common pairings

marauding gangs marauding troops marauding animals

more marauding comparative, maraudings plural, most marauding superlative

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_____ bands of raiders terrorized the countryside.

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What does “marauding” mean?

The word “marauding” means roaming about in order to raid, loot, or attack. In plain terms, roving around causing damage, raiding, or killing.

How do you use “marauding” in a sentence?

Here is “marauding” used in a sentence: “Marauding bands of raiders terrorized the countryside.”

What part of speech is “marauding”?

“Marauding” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of marauding?

"marauding" (adjective) means roaming about in order to raid, loot, or attack.