Synonyms of burglar

burglar

noun

as in thief

a person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things; a person who commits burglary

The burglar had broken into several homes in the neighborhood.

Related Words

• thief
• robber
• housebreaker
• bandit
• safecracker
• cat burglar
• stealer
• embezzler
• picklock
• pirate
• cracksman
• kidnapper
• kleptomaniac
• shoplifter
• grafter
• pickpocket
• pincher
• pilferer
• hijacker
• abductor
• carjacker
• sneak thief
• klepto
• cutpurse
• looter
• smuggler
• purloiner
• plunderer
• larcenist
• ravisher
• highwayman
• pillager
• rustler
• skyjacker
• footpad
• poacher
• despoiler
• mugger
• dip
• ransacker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burglar

The drone footage example shows one way Flock cameras can help the police track down car burglars. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

The burglar broke into the first floor of the director’s New York townhouse, scanned an array of expensive framed artworks on her wall and made their choice. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Flynn told 911 operators that a burglar broke into the couple’s home and shot his wife. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Back in 2018, Tarantino reportedly awoke in the middle of the night to find two burglars inside his home. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026