🚪housebreaking

noun
/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example Sentences

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

Synonyms

burglary, break-in, intrusion, robbery

Antonyms

protection, security

Collocations

charged with housebreaking, housebreaking case, housebreaking crime

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