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The correct spelling is ransack.

How to pronounce ransack

/ˈɹænsæk/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹænsæk/

Say it like: Ran-sak

The correct spelling is ransack. Eager search. For example: "to ransack a house for valuables"

Usage Examples

to ransack a house for valuables

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Eager search.

verb

  1. 1.To loot or pillage. See also sack.
  2. 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. 3.To examine carefully; to investigate.
  4. 4.To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

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