bescourge

/bɪˈskʊərʒ/ or /bɪˈskɔːrʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to scour or search thoroughly, especially for something lost or hidden

“She spent hours bescourging the attic for her grandmother’s old trunk.”

2. noun

a thorough search, especially for something lost or hidden

“The detective launched a bescourge of the mansion for any signs of evidence.”

Synonyms

  • scour
  • search
  • sift

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • overlook