Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ransacking

verb

/ˈræn.sæk.ɪŋ/

Definition

To search thoroughly and messily in order to find something, often with the implication of causing disorder or theft.

Examples

After the burglars finished ransacking the house, they left it in complete disarray.
The detective began ransacking through the files to find the missing evidence.
She felt like she was ransacking her own memories while trying to recall the forgotten event.

Meaning

Ransacking refers to the act of searching through a place or a collection of items in a hurried and chaotic manner, typically looking for something specific. It can suggest an aggressive or intrusive search, often associated with stealing or causing disruption.