Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

RANSACKING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word ransacking. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ransacking. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
ransackransackerransacked

Best Alternative Words for RANSACKING

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
foraging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of searching for food and provisions

looting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• plundering during riots or in wartime

pillaging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

plundering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

adjective satellite

• given to taking by force what is desired

raiding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

rifling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm

stripping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the removal of covering

despoiling
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

robbing
verbv
verb

• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

comb
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair

• the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

• any of several tools for straightening fibers

• ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore

• the act of drawing a comb through hair

verb

• straighten with a comb

• search thoroughly

• smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

despoil
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

foray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• briefly enter enemy territory

loot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• informal terms for money

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• steal goods; take as spoils

pillage
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

• the act of stealing valuable things from a place

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

plunder
verbv
noun

• goods or money obtained illegally

verb

• take illegally; of intellectual property

• plunder (a town) after capture

• steal goods; take as spoils

• destroy and strip of its possession

reave
verbv
verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

rifle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

Best Hypernyms For RANSACKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ransacking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
search take

Alternatives for FORAGING

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen