Can Ransack Be an Adjective?

You can ransack a drawer, a suitcase, or even the contents of a book (for information). A now-obsolete frequentative form of "ransack," "ransackle," gave us our adjective "ramshackle."

Is Ransacker a word?

1. to search thoroughly or vigorously through (a house, receptacle, etc.). 2. to search through for plunder; pillage. ran′sack•er, n.

What is the opposite word of ransack?

ransack. Antonyms: skim, survey, reconnoitre. Synonyms: rummage, rifle, explore, pillage, ravage, overhaul.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.