How Do You Spell MARAUDING?

Pronunciation: [məɹˈɔːdɪŋ] (IPA)

Marauding - /məˈrɔːdɪŋ/ - is a word that describes an act of plundering, raiding or pillaging. The spelling can be confusing since it contains two vowel sounds that are pronounced differently. The first syllable 'ma' is pronounced with the schwa sound /ə/, while the second syllable 'rau' is pronounced with a long 'o' sound /ɔː/. The final syllable 'ding' is pronounced with a short 'i' sound /ɪ/. Knowing the IPA phonetic transcription and understanding the pronunciation of each syllable can help in spelling the word correctly.

MARAUDING Meaning and Definition

1. Marauding is an adjective that describes the act of engaging in or characteristic of committing sudden, aggressive, and predatory attacks, typically in a group. The term is often associated with wild animals roaming in search of prey, such as marauding lions or wolves. In this context, it emphasizes the animals' vicious and threatening behavior as they raid and ravage other creatures or livestock.

   However, marauding can also be used to describe the human actions of raiding, pillaging, or looting. It is often employed to depict the activities of bandits, pirates, or other groups that conduct sudden and violent attacks for the purpose of seizing valuables, goods, or territorial control. Historically, marauding was particularly prevalent during times of war or political upheaval, when armies or bands of warriors would engage in looting and plundering as a means of sustaining themselves or weakening their opponents.

   Furthermore, the term marauding can extend beyond physical attacks to encompass other forms of predatory behavior, such as cyberattacks or intellectual property theft. It can describe individuals or groups who maliciously infiltrate computer networks or exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain, causing disruption, financial loss, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

   Overall, marauding serves as a descriptive adjective that conveys the aggressive, predatory, and often destructive nature of an entity or behavior, whether it be animals, humans, or even digital threats.

2. • Roving in search of plunder.

   • Acting as a marauder.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MARAUDING *

• maurading 57.1428571%
• morauding 42.8571428%

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Other Common Misspellings for MARAUDING

• grauding
• garuding
• marading
• maurauding
• marawding
• marandong
• marandig
• maraudins
• Smaraudine
• rarahring
• Murading
• Merouding
• Marouding
• Marudin
• Mauranding
• Marduding
• Marardings
• Maroaudings

Etymology of MARAUDING

The word "marauding" has its origins in the late 17th century and is derived from the French word "marauder", which means "to ravage" or "pillage". The French word itself is believed to come from the Old French word "maraut", meaning "beggar" or "vagabond". Eventually, the term "marauding" evolved to describe the actions of roving, plundering, or raiding parties, often associated with thieves or outlaws on the move.

Plural form of MARAUDING is MARAUDINGS

Conjugate verb Marauding

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