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"Marauder" vs. "robber": a tale of two thieves
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Lloyd Cooper 02/11/2024, 23:37
Lloyd Cooper 02/11/2024, 23:37English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "marauder" and "robber" refer to individuals who steal or take goods unlawfully.
What is different?
"Marauder" often implies a more aggressive or militaristic type of stealing, often involving raiding and causing destruction, whereas "robber" is a more general term for someone who steals, usually involving a single person or small group committing theft possibly with force but without the broader connotations of raiding.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Marauder- The village was attacked by marauders during the night.
- The pirates who roamed the seas were feared marauders.
- The robber was caught on security camera stealing from the store.
- The bank was held up by a masked robber.
Difference
