maraud
UK: məˈrɔːd | US: məˈrɑːd
vi. to roam or go about in search of things to steal or people to attack
vt. to raid or plunder (a place or group)
The word "maraud" originates from the French term "maraud," meaning a rogue or scoundrel, combined with the notion of boldness ("audace"). It evolved in the 17th century to describe the actions of bandits or soldiers who roamed to loot or pillage. The morpheme "mar" implies spoiling or damaging, while "aud" suggests daring behavior, reflecting the aggressive, opportunistic nature of marauding.
The pirates would maraud along the coast, attacking unsuspecting villages.
During the war, deserters often marauded the countryside for supplies.
Wolves sometimes maraud livestock farms in search of food.
The rebels were known to maraud enemy camps under cover of darkness.
Historical accounts describe how Viking bands would maraud European settlements.