ransack

verb
UK: /ˈræn.sæk/
US: /ˈræn.sæk/

  1. To search a place or container in a violent and careless way.

    1. Thieves ransacked the house looking for money and jewelry.
    2. After the party, the room looked as if it had been ransacked by a whirlwind.

  2. To search thoroughly or vigorously through something.

    1. I had to ransack my drawers to find my favorite scarf.
    2. The detective decided to ransack all the files in search of new leads.

Synonyms

plunder search comb loot forage pillage rummage
ransack noun

  1. A thorough search, usually one that causes damage or disorder.

    1. The burglar made a ransack of the entire house last night.
    2. After the ransack, the office was in total disarray, with papers everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ransack" in English means: To search a place or container in a violent and careless way., To search thoroughly or vigorously through something..

The phonetic transcription of "ransack" is /ˈræn.sæk/ in British English and /ˈræn.sæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ransack": plunder, search, comb, loot, forage, pillage, rummage.

Example usage of "ransack": "Thieves ransacked the house looking for money and jewelry.". More examples on the page.