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burglary Synonyms

Another word for burglary

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• noun (Context 1)

The criminal offense of unlawfully entering a building or other premises with the intent to commit a felony or theft inside.

Usage Example

"The neighborhood watch was formed after a series of residential burglaries occurred last month."

Strongest
break-in
housebreaking
breaking and entering
Strong
heist
Weak
theft
larceny

• Nearby Words

burglar
burglarize
burglarproof
burglary
burgle
burgundy
burhi dihing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Burglary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/burglary
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