Definition
ransack
verb
- to search through something thoroughly, often making a mess
- to steal things from a place after searching through it
Examples
- The burglars ransacked the house looking for valuables.
- She ransacked her closet trying to find her favorite dress.
- The students ransacked their backpacks for a pencil.
- Pirates would ransack coastal towns for treasure.
- He ransacked the kitchen drawers searching for the can opener.
- The detective ransacked the suspect's apartment for evidence.
- They ransacked the library looking for information about the topic.