Associations to the word «Ransacking»

Wiktionary

RANSACK, verb. (transitive) To loot or pillage. See also sack.
RANSACK, verb. (transitive) 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.
RANSACK, verb. (archaic) To examine carefully; to investigate.
RANSACK, verb. To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

Dictionary definition

RANSACK, verb. Steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners".
RANSACK, verb. Search thoroughly; "They combed the area for the missing child".

Wise words

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