ransacking

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
  2. verb steal goods; take as spoils
  3. verb search thoroughly

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Synonyms

rummage

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