ransacks (0 synonym found)

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Definition of ransacks:

(v) : (transitive) To search (a place, through things, etc.) thoroughly, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray.
(v) : (transitive) To search (someone or a place) thoroughly in order to steal something, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray; hence, to rob (someone or a place); to plunder.
(v) : (intransitive) To search thoroughly, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
(v) : (transitive) (chiefly passive voice) To search for and steal (something) as plunder.
(n) : Synonym of ransacking (“an act of ransacking (“searching thoroughly (in order to steal); etc.”) someone or something; an eager search”).
(v) : (transitive) (figurative, archaic) To examine (someone or something) carefully; to investigate; also, to question (someone) thoroughly; to interrogate.

Definition of ransacks:

(v) : (transitive) To search (a place, through things, etc.) thoroughly, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray.
(v) : (transitive) To search (someone or a place) thoroughly in order to steal something, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray; hence, to rob (someone or a place); to plunder.
(v) : (intransitive) To search thoroughly, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
(v) : (transitive) (chiefly passive voice) To search for and steal (something) as plunder.
(n) : Synonym of ransacking (“an act of ransacking (“searching thoroughly (in order to steal); etc.”) someone or something; an eager search”).
(v) : (transitive) (figurative, archaic) To examine (someone or something) carefully; to investigate; also, to question (someone) thoroughly; to interrogate.

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