Ransack

noun

/ˈɹænsæk/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounEager search.

2.verbTo loot or pillage. See also sack.

3.verbTo 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"

4.verbTo examine carefully; to investigate.

5.verbTo violate; to ravish; to deflower.

Synonyms

reave despoil plunder pillage foray rifle comb strip loot inspect ramshackle rapine

Rhymes With

crack slack black track hack rack back setback

🔗 Find words with "ransack" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.