ransacked

Meanings

• Adjective or Past Tense Verb

  Having been plundered or searched thoroughly, especially by force.

  - "The city was ransacked by the invading army."
  - "After the burglary, the house was ransacked for any missing valuables."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ransacked
plundered , thundered , mumbled

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Variants

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ransack , ransacked , ransacker , ransackers , ransacking , ransacks

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'seized or taken by force', from the Old North French word 'ranser', meaning 'to seize'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ransack' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The verb form 'ransack' comes from the noun form 'ransack' (meaning a search or plunder), which in turn comes from the Old North French word 'ranser' (meaning 'to seize').

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Related Concepts

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1. looting: The act of taking property from a place, especially during a riot or invasion.

2. plunder: To take possession of (an enemy's territory or resources) by force, especially in war.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ransacked' is often used to describe the aftermath of a violent invasion or search. In art, it can refer to the act of searching through old items or memories for inspiration.

How to Memorize "ransacked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people rummaging through a house or city, taking items as quickly as they can.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of chaos and disorder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' sound in 'ransacked' and think of 'ransacking' a room or area.

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