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Ransack

/ˈɹænsæk/

Eager search.

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📖 Definitions of "Ransack"

noun

1
Eager search.

verb

1
To loot or pillage. See also sack.
2
To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
"to ransack a house for valuables"
3
To examine carefully; to investigate.
4
To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

🔄 Synonyms of "Ransack"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
foraynoun	A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
plundernoun	(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
reaveverb	(archaic) To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.
combnoun	A toothed implement:
lootnoun	(slang) Synonym of money.
stripnoun	(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
pillagenoun	(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.
despoilverb	(transitive) To plunder; to pillage; take spoil from.
riflenoun	(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ransack"

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Word	Definition
reaveverb	(archaic) To plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove.
despoilverb	(transitive) To plunder; to pillage; take spoil from.
plunderverb	(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
pillageverb	(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.
forayverb	To participate in a foray.
rifleverb	(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.
combverb	(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
stripverb	(transitive) To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.
lootverb	(slang) Synonym of money.
inspectverb	To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
ramshackle	In disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles.
rapinenoun	The seizure of someone's property by force; pillage; plunder.
creachnoun	(regional, Ireland, Scotland) an incursion for plunder, raid, forray
ratfucknoun	(vulgar) An act of sabotage or dirty tricks.
rip offverb	(transitive, slang) To cheat or swindle, especially by charging an excessively high or unfair price.
routnoun	(originally military) The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.
rat throughverb	(transitive) To rummage; to pick over.
maraudnoun	(transitive) To raid and pillage.
harrynoun	(India, obsolete) A menial servant; a sweeper.
jackrollverb	(transitive) To rob or mug (a person).