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Meaning of ransack

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ransack

Pronunciation:/ˈɹænsæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Eager search.

verb

Definitions

  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.

    Example: to ransack a house for valuables

  3. To examine carefully; to investigate.

  4. To violate; to ravish; to deflower.