🚪

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

Related Vocabularies

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
a practice or trial performance of a play, music, or other work for later public performance
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
A written law passed by a legislative body.

Explore More