Synonyms of burglary

burglary

noun

as in robbery

the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things

There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.

Related Words

• robbery
• theft
• stealing
• larceny
• kidnapping
• housebreaking
• thievery
• rustling
• embezzlement
• shoplifting
• graft
• abduction
• petit larceny
• misappropriation
• looting
• misapplication
• carjacking
• peculation
• petty larceny
• pilferage
• embezzling
• smuggling
• hijacking
• pilfering
• spoliation
• rapine
• pillage
• plundering
• poaching
• despoliation
• piracy
• purloining
• filching
• banditry
• shanghaiing
• despoilment
• black marketeering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burglary

The former American Idol contestant and church worship leader convicted of murdering his wife and staging the scene to look like a burglary was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

These tools enable our officers to identify crime vehicles with precision, and ALPR is assisting in reducing crimes that were previously very challenging to solve, like auto burglaries. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Licensed firearms dealers in Maryland must notify state officials of crimes that occurred at their business, including thefts and burglaries, within 24 hours or face potential fines. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

All six have been indicted in Nebraska in the ATM operation and face other charges that include providing material support to Tren de Aragua, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank burglary and money-laundering conspiracy. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026