Ransack

Pronunciation: /ˈrænsæk/

Definitions of ransack

verb to search thoroughly or vigorously through (a place or receptacle), typically causing damage or disorder

Example Sentences

A1 The kids ransacked the toy box looking for their favorite game.

A2 Burglars ransacked the house and stole valuable items.

B1 Protesters ransacked the government building in anger.

B2 The detective ransacked the suspect's apartment for evidence.

C1 The archaeologists ransacked the ancient tomb in search of artifacts.

C2 The hackers ransacked the company's database for sensitive information.

Examples of ransack in a Sentence

formal The burglars ransack the house looking for valuable items.

informal I heard that someone tried to ransack the store last night.

slang The thieves ransacked the place, taking everything they could find.

figurative The tornado seemed to ransack the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of ransack

• past tense: ransacked
• plural: ransacks
• comparative: more ransacking
• superlative: most ransacking
• present tense: ransack
• future tense: will ransack
• perfect tense: have ransacked
• continuous tense: is ransacking
• singular: ransack
• positive degree: ransack
• infinitive: to ransack
• gerund: ransacking
• participle: ransacking

Origin and Evolution of ransack

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'ransack' originated from the Old Norse word 'rannsaka' which means to search a house thoroughly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ransack' has evolved to mean to search a place thoroughly in a disorderly or violent way, often implying theft or destruction.