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ransacking

/ˈrænsækɪŋ/

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verb

Saquear, robar

To loot or pillage. See also sack.

Examples :

"After the burglars left, the police found the house completely ransacking, with drawers pulled out and valuables scattered everywhere. "

Después de que los ladrones se fueron, la policía encontró la casa completamente saqueada, con los cajones sacados y objetos de valor esparcidos por todas partes.

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verb

Saquear, registrar

To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.

Examples :

"to ransack a house for valuables"

Saquear una casa en busca de objetos de valor.

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verb

Registrar, inspeccionar

To examine carefully; to investigate.

Examples :

"The detectives were ransacking the office, searching meticulously for any clues related to the case. "

Los detectives estaban registrando la oficina, buscando meticulosamente cualquier pista relacionada con el caso.

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verb

Violar, ultrajar

To violate; to ravish; to deflower.

Examples :

"The invading army was not only pillaging, but also ransacking the villages, leaving behind destruction and despair. "

El ejército invasor no solo saqueaba, sino que también ultrajaba las aldeas, dejando tras de sí destrucción y desesperación.

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noun

Saqueo, pillaje

The act by which something is ransacked.

Examples :

"The ransacking of the office drawers left papers scattered everywhere, making it impossible to find anything. "

El saqueo de los cajones de la oficina dejó los papeles esparcidos por todas partes, lo que hizo imposible encontrar algo.

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