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The correct spelling is ransacks.

How to pronounce ransacks

verb

Say it like: Ran-sak-s

The correct spelling is ransacks. To loot or pillage. See also sack. For example: "to ransack a house for valuables"

Usage Examples

to ransack a house for valuables

Definition

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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