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BURGLARY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word burglary. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word burglary. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for BURGLARY

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break-in
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

embezzlement
nounn
noun

• the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

heist
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing

• robbery at gunpoint

verb

• commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

housebreaking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

larceny
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

looting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• plundering during riots or in wartime

raid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

verb

• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

• enter someone else's territory and take spoils

• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock

• search for something needed or desired

robbery
nounn
noun

• larceny by threat of violence

• plundering during riots or in wartime

shoplifting
nounn
noun

• the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

stealing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

• avoiding detection by moving carefully

theft
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

thievery
nounn
noun

• the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

trespassing
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• gradually intrusive without right or permission

pilfering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make off with belongings of others

snatching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment

• obscene terms for female genitals

• (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion

• the act of catching an object with the hands

verb

• to grasp hastily or eagerly

• to make grasping motions

• take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

Best Hypernyms For BURGLARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for burglary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BREAK-IN

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