English dictionary

ransack

/'r/&/ns/&/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

The act of ransacking, or state of being ransacked; pillage.

noun

Source: webster1913

steal goods; take as spoils

verb.possession

Synonyms despoil foray loot pillage plunder reave rifle strip

Source: WordNet 3.0
search thoroughly

verb.contact

Synonyms comb

Source: WordNet 3.0
To search thoroughly; to search every place or part of; as, to <i>ransack</i> a house.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make a thorough search.

verb

Source: webster1913