Synonyms for housebreaking
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.
Near-synonym: breaking and entering
Forms
- Plural
- housebreakings → break-ins, burglaries…
Example sentences
- burglary He is serving a three-year sentence for burglary.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| housebreaking | falling | |
| burglary | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- burglary3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (burglary3 = 3 syllables).