ransack

/ˈrænsæk/

Definitions

1. verb

to search thoroughly and thoroughly search and take something, especially valuables, from a place

“The thief was accused of ransacking the store during the night.”

2. noun

a thorough and disorderly search and taking of something, especially valuables, from a place

“The police found evidence of a ransack at the abandoned house.”

Synonyms

  • loot
  • plunder
  • raid

Antonyms

  • protect
  • secure