ransack
verb
steal goods; take as spoils
“During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”
search thoroughly
“They combed the area for the missing child”
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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Ransack meaning
What does “ransack” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“ransack” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: steal goods; take as spoils.