Vocabulary Entry

ransack

|verb • noun

verb

To search through something in a wild or hurried way, typically to steal or cause damage.

Example Sentences

"The thieves ransacked the house looking for valuables."

"After the festival, the kids ransacked the office for leftover snacks."

"The intruders ransacked the store before the police arrived."

noun

Example Sentences

"The ransack of the museum left many artifacts damaged."

"She felt violated after the ransack of her car."

"The ransack revealed several hidden items that had been overlooked."