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ransacking

Ransacking (noun) means the act of searching a place thoroughly and violently, usually to steal or plunder. Example: “The ransacking left every drawer emptied onto the floor.”

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The act of searching a place thoroughly and violently, usually to steal or plunder.
"The ransacking left every drawer emptied onto the floor."
"Police described the ransacking of the museum as brazen."

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In plain EnglishThe act of ransacking — a rough, thorough search that leaves things in disarray.

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ransackings plural

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What does “ransacking” mean?

The word “ransacking” means the act of searching a place thoroughly and violently, usually to steal or plunder. In plain terms, the act of ransacking — a rough, thorough search that leaves things in disarray.

How do you use “ransacking” in a sentence?

Here is “ransacking” used in a sentence: “The ransacking left every drawer emptied onto the floor.”

What part of speech is “ransacking”?

“Ransacking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of ransacking?

"ransacking" (noun) means the act of searching a place thoroughly and violently, usually to steal or plunder.

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