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ransack in Tagalog

halungkat

/ˈɹænsæk/

ransack in Tagalog: halungkat, halughog, dambong, kulimbat. In English, ransack means to search (a place, through things, etc.) thoroughly, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray.

Tagalog words for ransack

1.1. (''transitive'') to search thoroughly
halungkat, halughog
1.2. (''transitive'') to search in order to steal
dambong, kulimbat

English meaning of ransack

  1. verb To search (a place, through things, etc.) thoroughly, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray.
  2. verb To search (someone or a place) thoroughly in order to steal something, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray; hence, to rob (someone or a place); to plunder.
  3. verb To search for and steal (something) as plunder.
  4. verb To examine (someone or something) carefully; to investigate; also, to question (someone) thoroughly; to interrogate.

Full definition of ransack

ransack in a sentence

  • to ransack a house for valuables

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Questions about ransack in Tagalog

What is the meaning of ransack in Tagalog?
Ransack in Tagalog is halungkat, halughog, dambong, kulimbat.
Ano ang ransack sa Tagalog?
Ransack: halungkat, halughog, dambong, kulimbat.
What does ransack mean in English?
Ransack means to search (a place, through things, etc.) thoroughly, especially when vigorous and leaving behind a state of disarray.

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