housebreaker

noun

Definition of housebreakernext
as in burglar

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housebreaker
  1. burglar
  2. thief
  3. safecracker
  4. cat burglar
Noun
  • The burglar proceeded to walk through his store, past racks of items such as expensive leather jackets, and toward the back room where Robert and his grandsons were sleeping, Robert said.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The burglars conduct extensive surveillance, sometimes posing as delivery men, maintenance workers or joggers to learn about residences, neighborhoods and security systems, according to an NFL memo obtained by ABC News.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of burglar
Noun
  • Identity Theft Opening new accounts in another person’s name is a goal of identity thieves.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of thief
Noun
  • In classic heist-thriller fashion, each recruit fulfills a very cool and specific role — the driver, the safecracker, the chemist, etc.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2023
  • All that’s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click.
    Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022
Definition of safecracker
Noun
  • This American heiress summering in Cannes has just met Grant’s former cat burglar.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
  • In theaters May 24 08 of 31 The Garfield Movie Just call him a cat burglar.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Definition of cat burglar
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