English Synonym Finder

ransack

Definitions

To search through a place or receptacle in a hurried or careless way, often causing damage.

To rob a place of its contents by force or violence.

Examples

The burglars began to ransack the house in search of hidden valuables.

I had to ransack my entire bedroom to find my lost passport before the flight.

Synonyms

plunder loot raid pillage search thoroughly rifle despoil

Antonyms

protect guard restore bequeath preserve shelter save