ransack — to search through something in a way that causes damage or makes a mess
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search through something in a way that causes damage or makes a mess
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrænsæk/
Example Sentences
- My mom ransacked my room looking for my hidden snacks
- The detective ransacked the suspect's apartment for clues
- She ransacked her purse trying to find her car keys
ransack
VERB[/ˈrænsæk/]
to search through something in a way that causes damage or makes a mess
Search and create complete mess
Ransack the room to track the attack!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'rannsaka', meaning to search or examine. The word came into English through Scandinavian influence, particularly in areas of Norse settlement in medieval England.
Breakdown
ran- (search) + -sack (from Old Norse 'saka', to search/seek) = ransack (to search thoroughly and destructively)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom ransacked my room looking for my hidden snacks”
“The detective ransacked the suspect's apartment for clues”
“She ransacked her purse trying to find her car keys”
“The hungry students ransacked the cafeteria like zombies”
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