Vocabulary Entry

ransacked

|verb • adjective

verb

To search through and steal from a place in a violent or hurried manner.

Example Sentences

"The burglars ransacked the house, leaving a trail of destruction behind."

"After the party, we found that someone had ransacked our supplies."

"The police believe the thief ransacked several stores before getting caught."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The ransacked room indicated that someone had been looking for something valuable."

"Her ransacked closet made it clear she was in a hurry to find her outfit."

"The ransacked shelves showed signs of a struggle during the robbery."