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housebreaker Synonyms

Another word for housebreaker

Choosing another word for housebreaker depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who breaks into and enters another person's house with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft; a burglar.

Usage Example

"The security camera captured clear footage of the burglar prying open the back window."

Strongest
burglar
Strong
prowler
intruder
thief
robber
cat burglar

• noun (Context 2)

A person or contractor employed to demolish old buildings.

Usage Example

"The city council hired a licensed wrecker to clear the condemned row of Victorian terraces."

Strongest
wrecker
Strong
demolitionist

Opposites of housebreaker

The opposite of housebreaker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

builder
See all opposites of housebreaker

• Nearby Words

housebound
houseboy
housebreak
housebreaker
housebreaking
housebroken
housebuilder

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