ransacked
word · lemma: ransack
Definition
Searched through a place quickly and roughly, often making a mess or looking for something to steal.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe places searched for valuables, especially after a burglary. Implies mess or destruction. Usually passive: 'the house was ransacked'. Not used for organized or gentle searching.
Spanish: saqueó - registró desordenadamentePortuguese (BR): revirou - saqueouPortuguese (PT): revistou - saqueouChinese (Simplified): 洗劫 - 翻找Chinese (Traditional): 洗劫 - 翻找Hindi: लूट लिया - छान माराArabic: نهبَ - فتّش بعنف
Example Sentences
The burglars ransacked the apartment.
basic
My room was completely ransacked.
basic
They ransacked the office looking for files.
basic
When I got home, I found everything ransacked and turned upside down.
natural
Someone ransacked my bag at the airport, but nothing was missing.
natural
The kitchen was ransacked after the kids searched for candy.
natural