ransacks

The word “ransacks” has 2 syllables: ran-sacks.

It's pronounced as /ˈrænˌsæks/.


What is synonym and antonym for ransacks?

In the thesaurus, “ransacks” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ransacks along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ransacks

  • despoils
  • finds
  • loots
  • pillages
  • plunders
  • sacks
  • searches

Antonyms for ransacks

  • hides
  • loses

Meanings of ransacks

  • verb
    1. To loot or pillage. See also sack.
    2. To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
    3. To examine carefully; to investigate.
    4. To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

Example Sentences

  • Every time he’s in a hurry, he ransacks his room looking for his keys.
  • The villain ransacks the safe in search of the hidden documents.
  • She quickly ransacks her closet, trying to find the perfect outfit.
  • In the story, the pirate crew ransacks the treasure chest for gold.
  • The detective realizes the culprit ransacks homes in the same neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ransacks, such as: despoils, finds, hides, loots, loses, pillages, plunders.

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