ransack
/ˈrænsæk/
verb
- To search a place thoroughly and carelessly, often causing damage or stealing things.
- The burglars ransacked the house, throwing clothes and papers everywhere.
- The police ransacked the suspect's apartment looking for evidence.
- After the concert, fans ransacked the gift shop for souvenirs.
- To search through something very thoroughly, often in a messy or hurried way.
- I ransacked my backpack for the missing homework assignment.
- She ransacked her closet trying to find her favorite scarf.
- He ransacked the kitchen drawers looking for a can opener.