bescour

/bɛˈskʊr/

Definitions

1. verb

to search or scour thoroughly, especially in a careless or rough manner

“She bescoured the attic for any signs of her missing childhood trunk.”

2. noun

a thorough search or scouring, especially a careless or rough one

“The bescour of the old mansion took several hours to complete.”

Synonyms

  • ransack
  • scour
  • search

Antonyms

  • organize
  • tidy