Marauder vs. Raider — What's the Difference?

To rove and raid in search of plunder.

A surprise attack by a small armed force.

To raid or pillage for spoils.

A sudden forcible entry into a place by police

Someone who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder.

An entrance into another's territory for the purpose of seizing goods or valuables.

Any person who or thing which marauds.

A predatory operation mounted against a competitor, especially an attempt to lure away the personnel or membership of a competing organization.

A rover in quest of booty or plunder; a plunderer; one who pillages.

An attempt to seize control of a company, as by acquiring a majority of its stock.

Someone who attacks in search of booty

An attempt by speculators to drive stock prices down by coordinated selling.

To make a raid on.

To conduct a raid or participate in one.

One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.

(business) A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.

(military) A special forces operative; a commando.

A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.

A warplane on an air raid.

A law enforcement official who conducts a raid on a building in search for illicit goods.

(informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.

One who engages in a raid.

Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

A corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management