Housebreaker
noun
A person who breaks into houses to steal.
The housebreaker was caught by the police while trying to escape.
Often appears as...
- caught a housebreaker
- housebreaker escaped
noun
A person who breaks into houses to steal.
The housebreaker was caught by the police while trying to escape.
Often appears as...
- caught a housebreaker
- housebreaker escaped
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Used in situations related to criminal activities, often mentioned in news or crime reports.
The neighborhood watch program has reduced the number of housebreakers in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, implying illegal and unethical behavior.
Residents are installing alarms to deter potential housebreakers.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Being called a housebreaker suggests the person faces serious legal penalties.
The housebreaker could face several years in prison if convicted.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Used in situations related to criminal activities, often mentioned in news or crime reports.
The neighborhood watch program has reduced the number of housebreakers in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, implying illegal and unethical behavior.
Residents are installing alarms to deter potential housebreakers.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Being called a housebreaker suggests the person faces serious legal penalties.
The housebreaker could face several years in prison if convicted.
Pro Tip 1/3Crime Context
Used in situations related to criminal activities, often mentioned in news or crime reports.
The neighborhood watch program has reduced the number of housebreakers in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, implying illegal and unethical behavior.
Residents are installing alarms to deter potential housebreakers.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Consequences
Being called a housebreaker suggests the person faces serious legal penalties.
The housebreaker could face several years in prison if convicted.
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